Passage: "Volunteering in community programs offers benefits beyond helping others. Studies of volunteers commonly report a stronger sense of purpose and wider social networks. For young professionals, volunteering can also build skills such as leadership, planning and public speaking. Still, organisers warn that volunteers should not take on more than they can handle, since burnout helps no one." The word "burnout" in the passage most nearly means:
Correct answer: B. Exhaustion from too much work or stress
Burnout is a state of physical and emotional exhaustion caused by prolonged overwork or stress. In context, organisers warn volunteers not to overcommit, which would lead to it.
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