Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the word or phrase which is nearest in meaning to the stem word.

DRAB:

  1. dull

  2. tired

  3. discouraged

  4. shabby

  5. abysmal
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Explanation

Drab means dull, lacking color, boring, or dreary. The word dull is a direct synonym, capturing the lack of brightness or interest that drab conveys. Tired means exhausted, discouraged means losing confidence, shabby means worn or faded, and abysmal means extremely poor or bottomless. While shabby is related, dull is the more precise match for the core meaning of drab.

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