Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the highlighted word in the given sentence.
"The children's laughter was filled with exuberant joy."

The correct antonym is (c) "repressed."
Explanation:
· "Exuberant" means full of energy, excitement, and joy.
· "Repressed" means restrained or subdued, which is the opposite of "exuberant."
Other Options:
· (a) "Flawless" – Means perfect, unrelated.
· (b) "Sarcastic" – Means mocking, not an antonym.
· (d) "Euphoric" – Means extreme happiness, a synonym, not an antonym.
Example Sentence:
· "His repressed emotions prevented him from expressing joy."