Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the best option from the following that shows the nearest meaning for the italicized word in the sentence.

He reserved the right to order scrutiny in cases where understatement was quite blatant.

  1. deliberate

  2. unintentional

  3. deceptive

  4. obvious

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

Blatant means completely lacking in subtlety; very obvious. Obvious is the direct synonym.