Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the best answer from the options which is nearest in meaning to the given word.

dregs

  1. scum

  2. residue

  3. sediment

  4. all of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Dregs refers to the least valuable or residual part of something, especially liquid. Scum (waste layer), residue (remaining material), and sediment (deposited particles) all describe similar concepts of leftover material. All three are valid synonyms.

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