Question

Situated in the center of the garage was a dilapidated car. Corroded fenders, a dented hood, a shattered windshield, scratched and peeling paint, and

torn seat cushions spewing stuffing and springs from gaping seams held her gaze.
What is the meaning of the word dilapidated as used in the second paragraph?
renovated
enormous
dependable
shabby

Answer 1

The use of the adjectives following “dilapidated” to describe the parts of the car - “corroded,” “dented,” “shattered,” etc. - only point to “dilapidated” meaning “shabby.”

Answer 2

The answer would be D, Shabby.