Multiple choice Directions: Choose the synonym of the word below. Pathetic Strong Lifeless Interfering Wretched Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself D Correct answer Explanation Pathetic means arousing pity, wretched, or miserable, making 'wretched' the correct answer. While the word is often used colloquially to mean 'inadequate', its primary meaning is to describe something pitiable or miserable.