Synonym selection (vocabulary – meaning of "combat"): Choose the word that best expresses the meaning. Target word: COMBAT Instruction: Select the closest standard-English synonym meaning "to fight; to contend against."

Difficulty: Easy

Battle
Retreat
Avoid
Yield

Correct Answer: Battle

Explanation:

Meaning
Combat means to fight or struggle against something.

Option analysis
Battle — to fight or engage in conflict; closest synonym. ✅Retreat — withdraw; opposite action. ❌Avoid — keep away; not engage. ❌Yield — give way or surrender; opposite outcome. ❌

Usage
Combat disease → battle disease.

Final Answer
Battle

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