Question 141
EasyOriginal questionChoose the word closest in meaning to the word in capitals.
The old man was too FRAIL to climb the stairs.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer B
Correct answer: B
Explanation
Frail means weak and thin, which is why he cannot climb the stairs.
Worth noting
Proud could fit a man who refuses to climb, but the sentence says he is too frail, which is about strength, not attitude.
- Concept
- A word of the same meaning as "frail"
- Typical timeTypical
- 30 s
- Your timeYours
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