Question

select the best definition. be sure to read all choices before making a selection. the forest looked desolate. a infested b charred c barren d abundant

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze the meaning of "desolate" and the options:

• Option A: "infested" means full of pests or unwanted things, not matching "desolate".
• Option B: "charred" means burned, which is not the primary meaning of "desolate".
• Option C: "barren" means empty, lifeless, or lacking vegetation, which is similar to "desolate" (meaning deserted, empty, or bleak).
• Option D: "abundant" means plentiful, the opposite of "desolate".

Answer:

C. barren