Multiple choice

Directions: For the following word, a contextual usage is provided. Pick the word from the alternatives given that is most inappropriate in the given context.

Mangy: This piece of cloth has become too mangy to be used in cleaning.

  1. Dirty

  2. Shabby

  3. Scruffy

  4. Stiff

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Mangy means shabby and filthy, sordid, squalid. Therefore, 'dirty' in (1), 'shabby' in (2) and 'scruffy' (shabby, unkempt, or untidy) in (3) are all synonyms of mangy. 'Stiff' is the only option that is not related to mangy. Hence, option (4) is the answer.