Question

the meat was left out on the counter for several days. it began to smell, change color, and decay. what is another word for decay? rot disappear melt grow

Explanation:

"Rot" means to decay or decompose, especially organic matter. "Disappear" means to cease to be visible, "melt" means to change from a solid to a liquid state, and "grow" means to increase in size or develop. So "rot" is a synonym for "decay".

Answer:

A. rot