Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined word.
The old library had a musty smell from years of neglect.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Stale.
Correct word: Stale
Meaning: Something that is no longer fresh, often having a musty or unpleasant smell.
Example: The bread was stale after sitting on the shelf for a week.
Meanings of the other words:
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Option 1: Fresh – Something new, clean, or recently made.
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Option 2: Foggy – Covered with or resembling fog; unclear.
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Option 4: Casual – Relaxed, informal, or not planned.
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.