Question

Read the sentence.

The lineman grabbed the quarterback’s helmet, which was a _[blank]_ violation of the rules intended to protect players. All the referees immediately threw their penalty flags.

Which option best completes the sentence to convey the idea that the lineman’s action was extreme?

conspicuous

flagrant

clear

definite

Answer 1

The best choice is flagrant. Although all four choices could contextually work, the question is asking for a choice that conveys the extreme nature of the lineman’s action, and flagrant best fits this criteria.
Flagrant (Adjective) - Conspicuously offensive