Multiple choice

Directions: Fill the gap with the most appropriate word from the options given below.

The area was close to a lavatory and always remained ________.

  1. stinky

  2. odoury

  3. fetid

  4. smelly

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

Fetid is a precise adjective meaning smelling extremely unpleasant. While stinky and smelly are synonyms, fetid is often used in formal or descriptive writing to denote a strong, foul odor.