Direction.
Each of the following sentences is followed by four words or group of words. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate word or group of words.
Success comes to those who are vigilant not to permit______ from the chosen path.
distraction
deviation
alienation
diversion
Correct Answer :
B. deviation
a) , (b) and (d) are close choices. Distraction happens to your thoughts. When we are talking of path, it is either deviation or diversion. While diversion is moving away from the main course (road), deviation is moving away from the normal (here chosen) path.
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