The correct answer is Option (3) → shocking
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Lurid means presented in vividly shocking or sensational terms, especially to create an unpleasantly stimulating effect. It often refers to something gruesome, sensational, or vividly shocking.
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Shocking means causing outrage or astonishment at something perceived as unpleasant or wrong; sensational.
Why the Other Options Are Incorrect:
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Glittering: Shining brightly with flashes of light; brilliant. (Unrelated to the sensational nature of news.)
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Frigid: Very cold in temperature; lacking warmth or enthusiasm. (Unrelated.)
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Austere: Severe or strict in manner or appearance; plain and simple. (The opposite of lurid, which is vivid and sensational.)
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