Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.
He was the discreet boy in our group but more hardworking than all of us.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. reserved.
"Discreet" means careful and circumspect in one's speech or actions.
"Reserved" means not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily.
In this context, the word "Reserved" is the synonym of "Discreet."
The other option means:
"loud", means making a lot of noise; not quiet.
"outspoken", means saying exactly what you think or feel although you may shock or upset other people.
"noisy", means making a lot of noise and being loud.