Choose the word nearest in meaning to the word 'vivid' in the sentence: The boy gave a vivid description of all that happened
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Choose the word nearest in meaning to the word 'vivid' in the sentence:
The boy gave a vivid description of all that happened
The boy gave a vivid description of all that happened
- brilliant
- fresh
- explanatory
- picturesque
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D - picturesque
A vivid description is lively and full of clear images, that is picturesque. 'Brilliant' fits vivid colours rather than a description, 'fresh' fits a vivid memory, and 'explanatory' means giving reasons, not creating a clear picture.
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