Using context clues, determine the meaning of the word "verdant" in the following sentence:

Question

"The countryside was breathtakingly verdant after the spring rains, with fields of emerald-green grass stretching as far as the eye could see."

A. Covered in snow
B. Lush and green
C. Rocky and barren
D. Hot and humid

Answer 1

The word "verdant" in the sentence implies a lush and green landscape, especially given the context of the countryside after spring rains and the description of "fields of emerald-green grass." Therefore, the correct meaning of "verdant" is:

B. Lush and green