Multiple choice

Directions: For the following word, a contextual usage is provided. Pick the word from the alternatives given that is most inappropriate in the given context.

Lurid: The lurid stories left the children scared.

  1. Shocking

  2. Sensational

  3. Garish

  4. Ordinary

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Lurid means vivid in a harsh or shocking way, hence, 'shocking', 'sensational' and 'garish'(too bright or gaudy, showy) will be it's synonyms. Hence, 'ordinary' in option (4) is the answer.