Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the correct synonym for the underlined word.

The house stood in a bleak and desolate landscape.

  1. vandal

  2. desultory

  3. detain

  4. empty

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Desolate means empty, barren, deserted, or lonely. Empty is the best match. Vandal is someone who destroys property, desultory means lacking a plan, and detain means to hold or keep.