Multiple choice

There are plans to demolish the ......... buildings.

  1. dire

  2. demeaning.

  3. delicate

  4. derelict

  5. dim
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Derelict means abandoned and in poor condition, often used for buildings or property that have been neglected. Buildings planned for demolition are typically abandoned and run-down, making derelict the perfect fit. Dire means urgent or serious, demeaning means humiliating, delicate means fragile, and dim means not well-lit.

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