Choose the word / phrase nearest in meaning to the underlined (quoted) part. Poverty has become 'chronic' in countries like Ethiopia
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Choose the word / phrase nearest in meaning to the underlined (quoted) part.
Poverty has become 'chronic' in countries like Ethiopia
- persistent
- durable
- painful
- severe
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A - persistent
Chronic poverty is poverty that lasts a long time and keeps recurring, so 'chronic' means persistent. 'Severe' and 'painful' describe how bad something is, not how long it lasts, and 'durable' is used of things that resist wear, such as goods or materials.
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