Question : Select the most appropriate synonym for the underlined word in the given sentence.
The hot sun enervated the labourer to the extent that he collapsed.
Option 1: weaken
Option 2: alleviate
Option 3: energise
Option 4: elevate
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Correct Answer: weaken
Solution : The first option is the correct choice .
Enervated means drained of energy, and "weaken" means to make something or someone less strong, powerful, or effective. Thus, weaken is a synonym for enervated .
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
- Alleviate means to make a problem or suffering less severe or more bearable.
- Energise means to provide energy or enthusiasm to someone or something.
- Elevate means to raise something to a higher position or level, or to enhance or improve a person's status, mood, or performance.
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