Choose the correct option that best substitutes the underlined phrase in the given sentence without changing the meaning of the sentence. She looked tired and unhappy and could no longer go through a full day work without showing fatigue.

Choose the correct option that best substitutes the underlined phrase in the given sentence without changing the meaning of the sentence. She looked tired and unhappy and could no longer go through a full day work without showing fatigue. Correct Answer Haggard

The correct answer is option 2.i.e. Haggard.

Key Points:-

  • Let’s look into the meaning of the given words in the options:-
  • Bored: feeling weary and impatient because of lack of interest.
    • For Example - Voters are bored with politicians warming over old policies.
  • Haggard: looking exhausted and unwell especially from fatigue.
    • For Example - Sam looked tired and haggard.
  • Nimble: quick and light in motion.
    • For Example - Everything had been stitched by Molly's nimble fingers.
  • Clumsy: awkward in movement or in handling things.
    • For Example - I felt clumsy, shy and awkward at the party.


Clearly, the word that we are looking for is Haggard.

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