The general's order was firm but humane. Soldiers were to spare civilians wherever possible, and any officer who interpreted the instructions otherwise would answer for it personally.
As used in the text, what does the word "spare" most nearly mean?
- A
lean and unadorned
- Bcheck_circle
refrain from harming
- C
give up time for
- D
leave with extra
Explanation
Soldiers are to refrain from harming civilians; "spare" means to leave unharmed, not the "extra," "give time," or "stripped down" senses.