Find the synonym of the underlined word.
Millions of Americans were down and out in the $30$ 's.

Illiterate

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Imprudent

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Divided

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Impoverished

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Querulous

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Solution

The correct option is B Impoverished
The phrase 'down and out' means impoverished, poverty-stricken, penniless etc. In this context, millions of Americans were down and out in the 30's means that they were impoverished or poverty-stricken. Hence, option D is correct and the others are not because they do not provide the appropriate information.

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