Fill in the blank with the most suitable word.
Still flaccid and ______ from lack of blood, Ed ambled slowly in front of the doors.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The most suitable word to fill in the blank is lethargic.
- Liberal means generous or broad-minded. It does not make sense in the context of the sentence.
- Levity means lightheartedness or playfulness. It does not make sense in the context of the sentence.
- Lethargic means lacking energy or activity. It is the most appropriate word to fill in the blank because Ed is moving slowly and without energy due to lack of blood.
- Levy means to collect a tax or other payment. It does not make sense in the context of the sentence.