Question
Select the most appropriate synonym of the bracketed word in the following sentence to fill in the blank.
The speaker’s words had a deeply ________ (inspiring) effect on the audience, moving many to tears.
Solution
The word inspiring means causing strong emotions or encouraging action. The synonym that best fits this meaning is stirring, which also means emotionally moving or inspiring.
Tedious means boring.
Passive means inactive or unresponsive.
Lifeless means dull or without energy.Thus, stirring is the most appropriate synonym.
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