From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, corre...

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The word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to "coarse" and correctly fills the gap in the sentence is "refined." The word "coarse" means rough or lacking in refinement or delicacy. In the context of the sentence, the principal is chastising Ben for using language that is rough or lacking in refinement and is advising him to emulate his sister's behavior, which is presumably more refined and elegant. The word "refined" means elegant or cultured, and it is the best option among the choices provided to describe the type of behavior that the principal wants Ben to emulate. The other options, "pure," "neat," and "organized," are not opposite in meaning to "coarse" and do not correctly fill the gap in the sentence. Therefore, the appropriate word that completes the sentence is "refined."