Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words.
Foul smell will come if the food is not fresh.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Stale.
Correct word: Stale
Meaning: No longer fresh or pleasant to eat; having lost its freshness or flavor.
Example: This bread is stale and hard.
Meaning of the other words:
Brittle: Hard but easily broken
Crisp: Firm, dry, and brittle in texture
Odourless: Without any smell
Hence, the chosen option is the correct one word substitution.