Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.
My family have heard a lot about the clandestine transactions of Nishant’s family.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Overt.
Given word: Clandestine
Meaning: Secretive; done in private or concealed.
Example: They held clandestine meetings to plan the surprise party.
Antonym: Overt
Meaning: Open, visible, not secret.
Example: Unlike clandestine dealings, the company’s overt operations were fully transparent.
Meaning of the other words:
Under the table: Secret or hidden, usually illegal.
Hush-hush: Secretive, confidential.
Furtive: Sneaky, secretive.
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.