In the sentence given below, a word is printed in bold. Below it, four choices are given. Pick the one which is most nearly the same in meaning as the word printed in bold and can replace it without altering the meaning of the sentence.

Many species of animals have become extinct during the last hundred years.

A.

aggressive

B.

non-existent

C.

scattered

D.

feeble

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.