Question

look at this thesaurus entry:
derelict
part of speech: adjective
definition: left unused
synonyms: abandoned, deserted, desolate, discarded
which is derelict?
an empty, run-down house
a new pack of pencils

Explanation:

To determine which is a derelict, we first refer to the thesaurus entry: "derelict" is defined with synonyms like abandoned, deserted, desolate, discarded.

• "an empty, run - down house": A run - down and empty house fits the idea of being abandoned or neglected, which matches the meaning of "derelict".
• "a new pack of pencils": A new pack of pencils is in good condition and not abandoned/neglected, so it does not fit the meaning of "derelict".

So the derelict is "an empty, run - down house".

Answer:

To determine which is a derelict, we first refer to the thesaurus entry: "derelict" is defined with synonyms like abandoned, deserted, desolate, discarded.

• "an empty, run - down house": A run - down and empty house fits the idea of being abandoned or neglected, which matches the meaning of "derelict".
• "a new pack of pencils": A new pack of pencils is in good condition and not abandoned/neglected, so it does not fit the meaning of "derelict".

So the derelict is "an empty, run - down house".