Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word:-
The Dracula films are full of _______ scenes which find resonance with the audience who are fond of blood-chilling sequences.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → macabre
Complete sentence: The Dracula films are full of macabre scenes which find resonance with the audience who are fond of blood-chilling sequences. Dracula films and an audience fond of "blood-chilling sequences" call for gruesome scenes.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) resplendent | brilliant and splendid in appearance (it does not suit blood-chilling scenes) | The bride looked resplendent in her red and gold saree. |
| (2) ostentatious | showy, designed to impress others with wealth (it says nothing about horror) | He drove an ostentatious gold-coloured car. |
| (3) macabre (answer) | frightening and disturbing because it deals with death, blood or injury | The horror novel is full of macabre descriptions of the haunted house. |
| (4) attractive | pleasing or appealing (it is too general and misses the link with blood and fear) | The shop offered an attractive discount on books. |