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English • Synonyms & AntonymsHard

Choose the word closest in meaning to “Benign”.

A. Frugal
B. Harmless✓ Correct Answer
C. Rigid
D. Malignant

💡 Solution & Explanation

“Benign” means gentle and harmless. “Harmless” has nearly the same meaning, so it is the synonym. “Malignant” means the opposite, and “Frugal” and “Rigid” are not related in meaning.

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