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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
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stupid
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C
excited
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D
exhausted
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Solution

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'.

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