Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.The boy was told that he would need several more pints of blood if he was to survive.

Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.The boy was told that he would need several more pints of blood if he was to survive.

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The phrase "several more" suggests that the amount of blood needed is more than just a few pints but not a specific or exact number. Therefore, the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word is "many," which indicates a large number or amount.