Question

Read this sentence from A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens:

Mr. Cruncher's apartments were not in a savoury neighbourhood, and were but two in number, even if a closet with a single pane of glass in it might be counted as one. But they were very decently kept.

Based on the context, a savoury neighborhood is which of the following?
a. Poor
b. Populated
c. Busy
d. Attractive

Answer 1

Answer: d. Attractive

Explanation: In this sentence from "A Tale of Two Cities", based on the context, a savoury neighbourhood is an attractive neigbourhood. Not savoury is not pleasant or not socially acceptable. This sentence states that "Mr. Cruncher's apartments were NOT in a savoury neighbourhood" so savoury means attractive.