Question

Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the italicized part of the sentence.
A government rocked by frequent scandals is an effete set of people with no credibility.

• A. innocent
• B. stupid
• C. excited
• D. exhausted

Answer 1

The correct option is D exhausted

The highlighted word means 'lacking in power'.

Option D is correct. 'Exhausted' also means 'lacking in power'. Thus, it has the required meaning and is the correct answer.

Options A, B and C are incorrect. They do not have the required meaning.

'Innocent' means 'free from evil or guilt'.

'Stupid' means 'not intelligent'.

'Excited' means 'very eager'.