The rather humid climate in no way _____ from the beauty of the place.
- A. protracts
- B. subtracts
- C. detracts
- D. attracts
Explanation
The fixed expression “detract from” means to lessen the attractiveness or value of something. Thus, the humid climate does not lessen the beauty of the place.
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