Select the most appropriate adjective to fill in the blank. Amit's wedding was…

Concept

In "select the most appropriate word" fill-in-the-blank questions, the deciding factor is the specific clue given elsewhere in the sentence: near-synonym adjectives can carry very different senses, so the word chosen must match that context clue precisely, not just sound generally positive or attractive.

Application

The clause "and cost a lot of money" is the context clue here -- it points to spending that is excessive and lavish. "Extravagant" is the adjective that specifically denotes spending or costing far more than is necessary, so it fits the clue directly: "Amit's wedding was extravagant and cost a lot of money."

Contrast

The remaining adjectives describe qualities that are unrelated to lavish spending:

• considerate -- thoughtful of others' feelings; not about money spent.

• desirable -- worth having or wanting; carries no inherent link to cost.

• alluring -- attractive or tempting; again unconnected to expense.