Question 196
MediumOriginal questionChoose the word closest in meaning to the word in capitals.
The DILAPIDATED building was finally pulled down.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer C
Correct answer: C
Explanation
Dilapidated means old and in very bad condition. Run-down means the same.
Worth noting
An empty building might also be pulled down, but empty is about what is inside, not its condition.
- Concept
- A word of the same meaning as "dilapidated"
- Typical timeTypical
- 30 s
- Your timeYours
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