Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Succulent

Juicy

The most appropriate synonym of the given word Succulent is Juicy.

• Succulent means fleshy and juicy, especially in a way that is appealing to the taste.
• Juicy means full of juice or moisture.

The two words are similar in that they both suggest the idea of being full of juice or moisture. However, the word succulent has a more specific meaning that is focused on being fleshy and juicy, while the word juicy has a more general meaning that is focused on being full of juice or moisture, regardless of whether it is fleshy or not.

In the sentence "The succulent steak was delicious," the speaker is not just saying that the steak was juicy, but that the steak was also fleshy and juicy. Therefore, the word "juicy" is the most appropriate synonym for the word "succulent" in this context.

The other words on the list are not as appropriate synonyms for succulent. The word decent means respectable or adequate. The word coarse means rough or unrefined. The word foul means unpleasant or disgusting. These words do not convey the same sense of being full of juice or moisture as the word succulent.