Choose the most appropriate antonym for the underlined word:

The clandestine meeting of the sworn enemies went unnoticed by the media.

overt

The correct answer is Option (3) → overt

• Clandestine (Adjective) means kept secret or done secretly, often because the activity is illicit or improper.

• Overt (Adjective) means done or shown openly; not concealed or secret. This is the direct and most appropriate antonym.

Other Options: 

• Secret is a synonym for clandestine.

• Hidden is a synonym for clandestine.

• Congested means overcrowded. (Unrelated).