Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

She was laughing from the ______ exuberance of the performance.

sheer

The most appropriate option to fill in the blank is sheer.

The word "sheer" means complete or utter. It is the most appropriate word because it accurately describes the exuberance of the performance. The performance was so exhilarating that it made the person laugh uncontrollably.

The other options are not as appropriate.

• Perfect means flawless or without any flaws. It does not make sense in the context of the sentence, because the performance was not perfect, it was just very exuberant.
• Utter means complete or total. It is similar to the word "sheer," but it is not as commonly used in this context.
• Total means complete or whole. It is similar to the word "sheer," but it is not as intense.