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Select the most appropriate antonym of the underlined word in the given sentence. Her behaviour was so ostentatious that it attracted the attention of everyone in the room.

1. Attractive
2. Restrained
3. Gentle
4. Repulsive

Correct answer: Restrained

Solution

"Ostentatious" means showy or designed to attract attention. Its antonym is "restrained," which means controlled, modest, or not excessive. The other options do not directly oppose the meaning.

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