In each of the questions given below, a statement has been given with a word omitted. Following the statement, five words have been given and one of the given words will fit in the blank. Choose the most appropriate word to make the statement contextually correct and grammatically meaningful.

Despite the ____________ weather conditions, the local festival continued as planned, with attendees enjoying the lively music and colorful stalls under their umbrellas.

Correct option is C

For blank in the sentence discussing about the continuation of a local festival despite challenging conditions, the most appropriate word is:
(c) adverse
"Adverse" is commonly used to describe conditions or situations that are unfavorable or harmful, making it a suitable fit for describing challenging weather conditions that did not stop the festival activities.
Here's why the other options are not suitable:
· "Rhetoric" refers to the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, which does not relate to weather.
· "Devout" typically describes deep religious commitment or sincerity, not weather.
· "Verbose" pertains to using more words than needed; it is unrelated to describing weather conditions.
· "Perturbation" generally means anxiety or mental uneasiness, or a disturbance in a physical system, neither of which accurately describes weather conditions in this context.