GATE ME 2014 Set 1 — Question 3

MCQ+1 / -0.33EasyVocabulary (Words, Idioms, Phrases in Context)Verbal AptitudeGeneral Aptitude

General Aptitude → Verbal Aptitude → Vocabulary (Words, Idioms, Phrases in Context)

Last updated 5 September 2026

Question

Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to complete the following sentence. Many ancient cultures attributed disease to supernatural causes. However, modern science has largely helped_________such notions.

Correct answer (B) dispel Solution The sentence contrasts ancient beliefs with the role of modern science. "Dispel" means to make a doubt, feeling, or belief disappear. Modern science helps to eliminate or drive away false notions. (A) "impel" means to drive or urge someone to do something. (B) "dispel" fits the context of removing false beliefs. (Correct) (C) "propel" means to drive or push something forward. (D) "repel" means to drive back an attacker or to be resistant to something. Turn this into a strength. Explore AI-powered practice and doubt support with Success Tracker.

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Correct answer (B) dispel Solution The sentence contrasts ancient beliefs with the role of modern science. "Dispel" means to make a doubt, feeling, or belief disappear. Modern science helps to eliminate or drive away false notions. (A) "impel" means to drive or urge someone to do something. (B) "dispel" fits the context of removing false beliefs. (Correct) (C) "propel" means to drive or push something forward. (D) "repel" means to drive back an attacker or to be resistant to something.

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