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Choose the word that is CLOSEST IN MEANING to the word in capital letters in the sentence: "The pain from the injection was TRANSIENT."

  1. permanent
  2. lasting
  3. temporary
  4. eternal

Answer

C. temporary

Solution

The word in capitals means the same as "temporary", making it the correct synonym.

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