Question

crusty has the same or almost the same meaning as
weary
meek
seamy
gruff

Explanation:

• "Crusty" means having a rough or surly manner.
• "Weary" means feeling or showing tiredness.
• "Meek" means quiet, gentle, and easily imposed on.
• "Seamy" means sordid or sordidly unpleasant.
• "Gruff" means (of a voice) rough and low; (of a manner) brusque.

Answer:

D. gruff