Multiple choice

The chairperson's little joke livened up an otherwise ....... meeting.

  1. drastic

  2. dubious

  3. domineering

  4. explicit

  5. dreary
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E Correct answer
Explanation

Dreary means dull, boring, or lacking interest. The joke livened up (made more lively) what was otherwise a boring meeting. Drastic means extreme, dubious means doubtful, domineering means controlling, and explicit means clear - only dreary contrasts with 'livened up'.

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