Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
The platter was insipid, so we refused to pay the bill.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. lacking taste.
- "Insipid" means lacking flavour, taste, or interest, often describing food or drinks that are dull.
- Therefore, "lacking taste" accurately conveys the meaning of "insipid" in the context of the sentence, indicating that the platter was unappetizing or flavourless.