Choose the most appropriate antonym for the underlined word:
The clandestine meeting of the sworn enemies went unnoticed by the media.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → overt
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Clandestine (Adjective) means kept secret or done secretly, often because the activity is illicit or improper.
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Overt (Adjective) means done or shown openly; not concealed or secret. This is the direct and most appropriate antonym.
Other Options:
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Secret is a synonym for clandestine.
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Hidden is a synonym for clandestine.
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Congested means overcrowded. (Unrelated).