Read the following pairs:
Group of words: I. Decayed with usually a very bad or disgusting smell; II. Humorous in a clever and often ironic way; III. In a state of tremulous excitement
One-word substitution: I. Putrid; II. Wry; III. Aflutter
Identify the pairs wherein the one-word substitution is correctly stated.
A.I and II only
B.II and III only
C.I and III only
D.I, II and III✓ Correct
Explanation
Pair I: 'Putrid' correctly means decaying or rotting and emitting a foul smell. Pair II: 'Wry' correctly describes something using or expressing dry, especially mocking, humor in a clever and often ironic way. Pair III: 'Aflutter' correctly means in a state of tremulous excitement or nervous agitation. All three one-word substitutions are correctly matched with their definitions. Therefore, the correct answer is I, II and III.
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