Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the most similar word from the options given below.

Sterile

  1. reprimand

  2. bourse

  3. unproductive

  4. ferment

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Sterile can mean unproductive or barren, especially when referring to soil that cannot support plant growth. It also means free from bacteria or other microorganisms, but in this context, unproductive is the intended synonym.

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