Choosing the word or phrase from A to E which has the same meaning as the underlined word or words in each sentence:

In civilized society, it is unseemly to emit a loud belch at the end of a meal

  • A noisy
  • B annoying
  • C stupid
  • D outrageous
  • E impolite

The correct answer is E. impolite

The word from options A to E that has the same meaning as the underlined word "unseemly" in the sentence is impolite.

"Unseemly" means not in accordance with accepted standards of behavior or decorum.

In this context, emitting a loud belch at the end of a meal would be considered impolite.

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