Select the word which can replace the given group of words:
A medicine or step taken to stop a disease from happening
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Prophylactic
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Antidote | a medicine taken to stop the effect of a poison already in the body (after the harm, not before) | The snake-bite victim was given an antidote in time. |
| (2) Prophylactic (answer) | a medicine or action that is used to prevent a disease | Before the trip to the forest, the doctor gave us a prophylactic against malaria. |
| (3) Tonic | a medicine or drink that makes you feel stronger and more active | Grandmother takes a tonic every morning for energy. |
| (4) Sedative | a medicine that calms a person or helps them sleep | The patient was given a sedative before the operation. |