Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the option similar in meaning to the given word.

Jejune

  1. having nutritive value

  2. lacking nutritive value

  3. exciting

  4. aged
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Jejune primarily means lacking maturity or substance, but its literal meaning from French is 'fasting' or 'lacking nutritive value.' Option B captures this literal sense. Note that jejune also commonly means naive or childish, but that meaning isn't among the choices.

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