Multiple choice

Directions: 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 _____________.

  1. hyperbolic

  2. restrained

  3. argumentative

  4. indifferent
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The tone of the sentence clearly indicates a word that is similar to understated is needed for the blank. Alternatively, the word should be antonym of strong (fail to make strong impression). Therefore, the best choice is restrained, which means controlled/reserved/timid.

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