Question
Choose the alternative which is closest to the opposite in
meaning of the bold word in the sentence. The politician's cryptic response left the reporters puzzled.Solution
The word "cryptic" means mysterious or having a hidden meaning. The opposite of this would be something clear and easily understood.
Option 3 (Transparent) correctly conveys the opposite of "cryptic", as it means open and clear.
Option 1 (Obscure) and Option 4 (Secretive) are similar to "cryptic" in meaning, so they are incorrect.
Option 2 (Ambiguous) also implies uncertainty or double meaning, which does not match the opposite.
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