Choose the most appropriate word from the given options to complete the following sentence:
The outdoor area is ___________________ with bright lights and colourful paintings.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → vibrant
Complete sentence: The outdoor area is vibrant with bright lights and colourful paintings. Bright lights and colourful paintings make the outdoor area lively and bright.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) defunct | no longer existing or working (a place with bright lights and paintings is the opposite of defunct) | The defunct mill has been closed for twenty years. |
| (2) vibrant (answer) | full of life, energy and bright colour | The streets look vibrant during the festival. |
| (3) vindictive | wanting revenge (it describes people or actions, not a place) | His vindictive remarks showed that he still held a grudge. |
| (4) forlorn | lonely, sad and neglected (the opposite of a bright, colourful area) | The empty house looked forlorn in the rain. |
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