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Read the sentence from paragraph 1:

"The French troops, in complete uniform, displayed a martial and noble appearance; their bands of music, of which the timbrel formed a part, were a delightful novelty, and produced while marching to the ground a most enchanting effect."

Which word could replace "martial" as a synonym in the sentence?

A. soldierly
B. sincere
C. menacing
D. simple



Answer :

Final answer:

The word 'martial' can be replaced with 'soldierly' to convey a military appearance.


Explanation:

The word that could replace martial as a synonym in the sentence is soldierly. In the context provided, the term 'martial' refers to the military or warlike appearance of the French troops. Hence, 'soldierly' is the most appropriate synonym that captures the essence of appearing in a military manner.


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