Wendy won an award for her painting of the mountains. The critics praised her work mainly because of the choice of shades she had used. They loved the unusual blend of the earthy shades of brown and green.

Question

As it is used in the passage, the word earthy most nearly means
A.
not polite and refined, crude
B.
practical, direct, or straightforward
C.
plain and simple in style
D.
related to earth or soil in color, texture, or odor

Answer 1

In the context of the passage, the word "earthy" most nearly means:

D. related to earth or soil in color, texture, or odor

This is because the passage discusses the shades of brown and green used in Wendy's painting, which are colors associated with earth and soil.