Question

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read the following entries.
waste, v. squander, misuse, throw away
waste, adj. unwanted, spare, remaining, surplus, excess
waste, n. litter, garbage, trash, rubbish
which word would best replace waste in the sentence below?
the residents were asked to not leave their waste on their lawn and to haul it themselves.
a. litter
b. misuse
c. remaining
d. squander
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Explanation:

In the sentence, "waste" functions as a noun referring to discarded material left on the lawn. The entry shows "waste, n. litter, garbage, trash, rubbish". Among the options, "litter" is a noun synonym for waste in this context, while "misuse" (verb), "remaining" (adjective), and "squander" (verb) do not fit the noun role or meaning here.

Answer:

A. litter