Question 230
MediumOriginal questionChoose the word closest in meaning to the word in capitals.
The fishing boat CAPSIZED in the storm, but everyone swam to shore.
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer D
Correct answer: D
Explanation
To capsize is to turn over in the water. Overturned means the same.
Worth noting
Anchored and sailed are what a boat does in calm water; the storm and the swim point to it turning over.
- Concept
- A word of the same meaning as "capsize"
- Typical timeTypical
- 30 s
- Your timeYours
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