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When I enrolled in my master’s course at Oxford last year, I had come straight from medical school with the to leave clinical science for good. Thinking back, I realize that I didn’t put very much on this decision at the time. But today, I more clearly understand the of leaving my original profession. When I meet old friends who are now physicians and surgeons, I sense how our views on medical problems have diverged. They the effects of disease and try to eliminate or them.

aim scrutinize alleviate bring decision repercussions weight consequences

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Correct answer: decision
Explanation: The word 'decision' fits grammatically as a noun that serves as the object of the preposition 'with.' It indicates the choice made to leave clinical science, aligning with the context of discussing a significant life choice.
Meaning: A 'decision' is a conclusion or resolution reached after consideration.
Wrong options:
aim: 'Aim' is a noun that refers to a goal or purpose, which does not fit the context of a choice made regarding a career.
bring: 'Bring' is a verb that means to carry or lead to a place, which does not relate to the context of making a decision.
weight: 'Weight' is a noun that refers to the heaviness of an object, which does not fit as it does not describe a choice.
consequences: 'Consequences' is a noun that refers to the results of an action, which does not fit as it does not describe the act of making a choice.
repercussions: 'Repercussions' is a noun that refers to unintended consequences, which does not fit as it does not describe the act of making a choice.
Correct answer: weight
Explanation: The word 'weight' fits grammatically as a noun that indicates importance or significance. In this context, it describes how much importance the speaker placed on the decision to leave clinical science.
Meaning: 'Weight' refers to the importance or significance of something.
Wrong options:
aim: 'Aim' is a noun that refers to a goal or purpose, which does not fit as it does not relate to the importance of a decision.
bring: 'Bring' is a verb that does not fit grammatically or contextually as it does not relate to the concept of importance.
decision: 'Decision' is a noun that refers to a choice made, which does not fit as it does not describe the importance placed on that choice.
consequences: 'Consequences' refers to the results of an action, which does not fit as it does not describe the importance of the decision.
repercussions: 'Repercussions' refers to unintended consequences, which does not fit as it does not describe the importance of the decision.
Correct answer: consequences
Explanation: The word 'consequences' fits grammatically as a noun that serves as the object of the verb 'understand.' It aligns with the context of discussing the results of leaving a profession, emphasizing the impact of that decision.
Meaning: 'Consequences' are the outcomes or effects that follow from an action.
Wrong options:
aim: 'Aim' does not fit as it refers to a goal rather than the results of a decision.
bring: 'Bring' is a verb and does not fit as it does not relate to the outcomes of a decision.
weight: 'Weight' refers to importance, which does not fit as it does not describe the results of leaving a profession.
repercussions: 'Repercussions' refers to unintended consequences, which could fit but does not align as closely with the context of understanding the results of a decision.
Correct answer: scrutinize
Explanation: The word 'scrutinize' fits grammatically as a verb that describes the action taken by the friends. It aligns with the context of examining the effects of disease in detail, emphasizing a careful analysis.
Meaning: 'Scrutinize' means to examine something very carefully and thoroughly.
Wrong options:
aim: 'Aim' is a noun that refers to a goal, which does not fit as it does not describe an action taken by the friends.
bring: 'Bring' is a verb that does not fit grammatically or contextually as it does not relate to examining effects.
weight: 'Weight' is a noun that does not fit as it does not describe an action related to examining effects.
consequences: 'Consequences' is a noun that refers to results, which does not fit as it does not describe an action taken by the friends.
repercussions: 'Repercussions' is a noun that refers to unintended consequences, which does not fit as it does not describe an action.
Correct answer: alleviate
Explanation: The word 'alleviate' fits grammatically as a verb that describes the action of reducing or easing the effects of disease. It aligns with the context of discussing how physicians address health issues.
Meaning: 'Alleviate' means to make something less severe or more bearable.
Wrong options:
aim: 'Aim' is a noun that refers to a goal, which does not fit as it does not describe an action related to addressing health issues.
bring: 'Bring' is a verb that does not fit grammatically or contextually as it does not relate to reducing effects.
weight: 'Weight' is a noun that does not fit as it does not describe an action related to addressing health issues.
consequences: 'Consequences' is a noun that refers to results, which does not fit as it does not describe an action taken to address health issues.
repercussions: 'Repercussions' is a noun that refers to unintended consequences, which does not fit as it does not describe an action.

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