One of the statements below contains a word used incorrectly. Choose the option which has the incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word.

The question is testing for word usage between intensive and intense.

Intensive means concentrated, thorough, or focused on a particular area. Think of an intensive care unit at a hospital - it's a place where patients get concentrated, focused medical attention. If you're doing intensive training for a marathon, you're putting in concentrated, thorough effort over a specific period.

Intense means having great strength, force, or degree of feeling. Picture an intense thunderstorm with powerful winds and heavy rain, or intense emotions like anger or joy that are very strong and overwhelming. When something is intense, it's powerful and forceful.

Option 1 -> "Intensive pressure" is incorrect. Pressure should be described as "intense" (strong/forceful), not "intensive" (concentrated/thorough).

Option 2 -> "Intense loathing" is correct. Loathing can be intense, meaning it's a very strong feeling of hatred.

Option 3 -> "Intensive study" is correct. Study can be intensive, meaning it's concentrated and thorough.

Option 4 -> "Intense debate" is correct. A debate can be intense, meaning it's forceful and passionate.

Hence, Option 1 is correct