Multiple choice

Directions: Give the synonym of the following word.

Effete

  1. Angry

  2. Old

  3. Pale

  4. Feeble
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Effete means worn out, exhausted, or lacking in vigor and wholesome vitality. While 'feeble' is not the exact definition, it captures the sense of weakness and ineffectuality that effete implies in common usage. 'Old' is not necessarily synonymous with effete.

Keep practicing — related questions