Direction: In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word (s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
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She was relieved to hear from the doctor that the tumour was not malignant; it was ____ .
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- exposed
- benign
- discovered
- sizeable
- exposed
Correct Option: B
benign (Adj.) : harmless ; not dangerous to life
malignant (Adj.) : dangerous to life ; harmful
Here, benign is the right usage.
