Question

Choose the word which best fills the blank from the four options given.

The hedge has become a little untidy after the monsoon. I think I'll call the gardener to ______ the edges a bit.

• A. thin
• B. prim
• C. slim
• D. prune

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

prune

'Thin' means with opposite surfaces or sides that are close or relatively close together;
'Prim' means feeling or showing disapproval of anything regarded as improper;
'Slim' (verb) means make oneself thinner by dieting and sometimes exercising;
'Prune' means to cut off branches from a tree, bush, or plant, especially so that it will grow better;

Here, the verb 'Prune' is the most appropriate verb as per the information in the statement.