The new policy, though seemingly innocuous, had a _____ effect on the local economy, leading to widespread job losses.

A salubrious

B benign

C pernicious

D innocuous

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

Pernicious describes something having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way. This fits the context of widespread job losses from a policy.

💡 Why is C) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "The new policy, though seemingly innocuous, had a _____ effect on the local economy, leading to widespread job losses." is Option C: pernicious.

The other options — A) salubrious, B) benign, D) innocuous — are incorrect for this GRE Exam Prep question. As explained above: Pernicious describes something having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way. This fits the context of widespread job losses from a policy.

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The new policy, though seemingly innocuous, had a _____ effect on the local economy, leading to widespread job losses.

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

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