Question

topic: reading
which of the following is an extended definition of noisome?
my roommate and i argued constantly over her use of floral - scented plug - in air fresheners; she thought they smelled fresh and clean but i found them noisome. often id get a sick headache from the stench the minute i walked into our apartment.

oisome\ is related to words like annoyance and nuisance, not to noise. it means something disgusting, most often a smell.
the adjective noisome is defined as \highly offensive to the sense of smell.\
many people are surprised to learn that noisome means a foul smell and not a loud sound.

Explanation:

An extended definition goes beyond a simple dictionary - like definition. It may use examples, context, or relate to other words to explain a term more comprehensively. The first option gives a real - life example (arguing with roommate over air fresheners, getting a headache from the stench) to show what "noisome" means in context. The second option just relates it to other words and gives a basic meaning. The third is a simple dictionary - style definition. The fourth just points out a common misunderstanding. So the first option provides an extended definition by using a personal anecdote and the resulting effect (headache) to explain "noisome".

Answer:

The option: "My roommate and I argued constantly over her use of floral - scented plug - in air fresheners; she thought they smelled fresh and clean but I found them noisome. Often I’d get a sick headache from the stench the minute I walked into our apartment."