Question 195
MediumOriginal questionChoose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capitals.
After the rains the river was SWOLLEN.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer A
Correct answer: A
Explanation
A swollen river is fuller than usual. A shrunken one has become smaller.
Worth noting
Flooded is on the same side. Muddy and wide describe a swollen river too.
- Concept
- A word of the opposite meaning to "swollen"
- Typical timeTypical
- 30 s
- Your timeYours
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