Question

read the passage. then, select the synonym of the word in bold. although ryan loved his job as an emergency room nurse, the long shifts inevitably left him drained. after spending twelve hours on his feet each day, ryan felt so enervated that on his days off, he didnt get out of bed until after noon.

Explanation:

The problem is about finding a synonym for "enervated". First, analyze the context: Ryan works long shifts as a nurse, and long shifts leave him "drained". Then "enervated" is used to describe how he feels on days off, relating to being exhausted. So we need a word with a similar meaning to "drained" or "exhausted". Common synonyms for "enervated" (meaning weakened, drained of energy) include "exhausted", "fatigued", "weary", etc. Since the original question likely has options (even though not shown here, based on the task type), we identify the option that means drained of energy, matching "enervated".

Answer:

(Assuming common options like "exhausted", "energized" (incorrect), "refreshed" (incorrect), "enthusiastic" (incorrect)), the correct synonym would be the one meaning tired/drained, e.g., "exhausted" (if that's an option). If options were labeled, say A. Exhausted, B. Energized, C. Refreshed, D. Enthusiastic, then Answer: A. Exhausted.