Multiple choice Directions: Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word in bold. Paean Open to view Showy Song of praise or joy Infamy Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation A paean is a song of praise, triumph, or joy, originally a hymn of thanksgiving. Option C correctly captures this meaning. The other options are unrelated: Open to view means visible, Showy means flashy, and Infemy means shame or disgrace.