He was a vulpine person and so avoided by his neighbours.

A. indolent

B. miserly

C. haughty

D. crafty

Answer: Option D

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Indolent : wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.
Miserly : of or characteristic of a miser.
Haughty : arrogantly superior and disdainful.
Crafty : clever at achieving one's aims by indirect or deceitful methods.
Vulpine : crafty; cunning.

Synonym of Vulpine is Crafty