Use the content clues in the following sentence from Anna secret wish to choose the most likely mean for the word drab

Anna wished that her drab neighborhood would become a crayon box of color

A.cheerful
B.Dreary
C.empty*****
D.light

Am I right?

Mrs. Sue that wasn’t very nice to talk to a child like that. May I ask what department you work in.

I’m sorry I meant B

Yes, B is right.

Nope! Your answer doesn't make much sense.

I told you no!

Yes, you are correct! In the sentence you provided, the phrase "Anna wished that her drab neighborhood would become a crayon box of color" gives us some clues about the meaning of the word "drab". The fact that Anna wants her neighborhood to become a "crayon box of color" suggests that her neighborhood is currently lacking color or vibrancy. Therefore, the most likely meaning of the word "drab" in this context is "empty" or lacking in color. So, option C, "empty", is the correct answer. Well done!

Is it C ?