Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to complete the…
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Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to complete the following sentence.
If you are trying to make a strong impression on your audience, you cannot do so by being understated, tentative or ________.
- A.
hyperbolic
- B.
restrained
- C.
argumentative
- D.
indifferent
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Correct answer: B
Correct answer: restrained.
Why it fits: 'Restrained' means controlled, reserved, or subdued, which parallels 'understated' and 'tentative'. Together they describe qualities that prevent someone from making a strong impression.
Why the other choices are wrong: 'Hyperbolic' means exaggerated and would tend to create a strong impression, not prevent one.
'Argumentative' means combative or prone to dispute; this does not convey being reserved or cautious.
'Indifferent' means unconcerned or uninterested; while it might lessen impact, it does not match the specific sense of being modest or controlled implied by the sentence.
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