Multiple choice

Directions: Choose appropriate meaning of the words in bold as per their contextual use.

The host's speaking style is too stilted to appeal to a general audience.

  1. natural

  2. dominating

  3. artificial

  4. bland
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Stilted means unnaturally formal or stiff in style or manner. A speaker who is 'stilted' would sound artificial and lacking natural flow - 'artificial' captures this perfectly. 'Natural' is the opposite, 'dominating' refers to control, and 'bland' means lacking flavor - none fit the stiffness context.

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