The word settled has more than one meaning. In which one of the following sentences is settled used incorrectly?

A. Mavis decided that small-town life was settled. B. Dust settled slowly as the truck moved down the road. C. As far as they were concerned, the matter was settled. D. Immigrants from Sweden settled in Maryland.

Question

The word settled has more than one meaning. In which one of the following sentences is settled used incorrectly? 

       A. Mavis decided that small-town life was settled.   B. Dust settled slowly as the truck moved down the road.   C. As far as they were concerned, the matter was settled.   D. Immigrants from Sweden settled in Maryland.

saucvi · Answer

A is incorrect. B refers to the definition: sit or come to rest in a comfortable position. C refers to: resolve or reach an agreement about (an argument or problem) and D refers to: adopt a more steady or secure style of life, especially in a permanent job and home.