"The law had a deleterious effect on the economy." What does "deleterious" mean?

A Beneficial

B Causing harm or damage

C Temporary

D Surprising

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

"Deleterious" means causing harm or damage, especially in a subtle or unexpected way.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question ""The law had a deleterious effect on the economy." What does "deleterious" mean?" is Option B: Causing harm or damage.

The other options — A) Beneficial, C) Temporary, D) Surprising — are incorrect for this SAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: "Deleterious" means causing harm or damage, especially in a subtle or unexpected way.

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"The law had a deleterious effect on the economy." What does "deleterious" mean?

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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