Question 215
MediumOriginal questionChoose the word closest in meaning to the word in capitals.
The storm left the coastal town DESOLATE.
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer A
Correct answer: A
Explanation
A desolate place is empty and sad to look at. Deserted is the closest.
Worth noting
Flooded fits a storm, but desolate is about emptiness, not water.
- Concept
- A word of the same meaning as "desolate"
- Typical timeTypical
- 30 s
- Your timeYours
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