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WBCS Preliminary Examination 2017 — General Studies · Question 10 of 200

Q10
EnglishVocabulary: Meaning, Synonyms & Antonyms
An illness that is likely to be fatal is
  1. a.mortal
  2. b.serious
  3. c.slight
  4. d.temporary

Answer: (A) mortal

"Mortal" specifically describes an illness or wound that is likely to cause death, distinct from the more general "serious".