Multiple choice

Directions: Select the word/phrase that is antonymous to the word/phrase given in capital letters.

The soldier looked exhausted and HAGGARD after staying in the desert for weeks.

  1. Gaunt

  2. Pallid

  3. Astute

  4. Robust

  5. .
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D Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct antonym of ‘haggard’ as ‘robust’ is someone who is full of health and strength; vigorous and ‘haggard’ implies the soldier who was exhausted or distraught and gaunt in appearance due to the stay in the desert for weeks. 

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