Question

entry word: exhaust
function: verb
definition 1: to use up all the physical energy of the long day at the county fair had exhausted everyone.
synonyms burn out, do in, drain, fatigue, tire, tucker (out), wash out, wear, wear out, weary
related words debilitate, enervate, enfeeble, sap, waste, weaken
phrases wear to a frazzle
near antonyms activate, energize, invigorate, strengthen, vitalize; relax, rest, unwind
definition 2: to make complete use of—we had only been at the theme park for barely two hours and were on the verge of
exhausting our spending money. see deplete

what could you use as a synonym for the word exhaust in the following sentence?

maurice and steve had been walking all day and were exhausted.

a. unwinding
b. drained
c. strengthened
d. activated

Explanation:

1. First, analyze the context of the sentence "Maurice and Steve had been walking all day and were exhausted." Here, "exhausted" (from the verb "exhaust") means being very tired, having used up physical energy.
2. Now, check the options:

• Option A: "unwinding" means relaxing, which is not the same as being tired from using energy. Eliminate A.
• Option B: "drained" can mean having used up energy (like being physically drained), which matches the meaning of "exhausted" in the sentence.
• Option C: "strengthened" means made stronger, which is the opposite of being exhausted. Eliminate C.
• Option D: "activated" means made active, which is not related to being tired. Eliminate D.

Answer:

B. drained