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Select the word similar in meaning to the given word: Somnolent

Solution

✅ Correct Option: 1

Option 1 -> Sleepy means drowsy or inclined to sleep, which is exactly what somnolent means.

Option 2 -> Fainted means to lose consciousness suddenly, which is different from being drowsy or sleepy.

Option 3 -> Weak refers to lacking physical or mental strength, not specifically related to sleepiness.

Option 4 -> Happy is an emotion expressing joy or contentment, completely unrelated to the state of drowsiness.


Hence, Option 1: Sleepy -> Somnolent is derived from the Latin word "somnus" meaning sleep, and directly translates to drowsy, sleepy, or lethargic -> correct

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