From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
While the refuse dump smelled fetid, the orchard exuded a_______Smell.
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fragrant
- spicy
- clean
- dry
The correct answer is: A
Explanation
In the given sentence, the underlined word "fetid" describes a refuse dump that has a foul or unpleasant odour. The orchard has a different, more pleasant smell. The word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to "fetid" and appropriately describes a pleasant smell is "fragrant" which means it has a sweet or pleasing aroma.