In the context: 'The sudden influx of cheap imported steel had a deleterious effect on domestic foundries, forcing several plants into bankruptcy,' the word 'deleterious' is closest in meaning to...
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Harmful and damaging
- Step 1: Foundries went bankrupt, showing the effect was severely destructive. Step 2. 'Deleterious' means causing harm or damage. Answer: Harmful and damaging. Why not the others: Beneficial and profitable are opposite in valence.
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