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Choose the word that is CLOSEST IN MEANING to the word in capital letters in the sentence: "The soup was INSIPID because it lacked salt."

  1. tasteless
  2. spicy
  3. delicious
  4. salty

Answer

A. tasteless

Solution

INSIPID means "lacking flavor," so the closest in meaning is "tasteless."

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