Question

in this excerpt, what does the word \pristine\ most closely mean? a unsterile b unspoiled c filthy d precise

Explanation:

The word "pristine" means in its original, unspoiled condition. "Unspoiled" is the closest in meaning among the given options. "Unsterile" relates to being contaminated with microorganisms, "filthy" means dirty, and "precise" means exact.

Answer:

B. unspoiled