GATE2014 EC-1: GA-3

Question

Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to complete the following sentence.

Many ancient cultures attributed disease to supernatural causes. However, modern science has largely helped ________ such notions. 

• A. Impel 
• B. Dispel 
• C. Propel 
• D. Repel

Answer 1

Propel :- motivate,stimulate,to push forward
Dispel :- do away,banish,discard,delete
repel: - to push or thrust away
Impel: – urged; persuaded

option "B"

Answer 2

dispel is best suitable word because dispel means do away and impel means to push forward within the object and impel , propel are synonyms and one more word is compel which mean to '' push forward but with the help of others like motivating  not by himself "