Question

question 4 4 / 8 the article states: these marks were a means of identification in case the soldiers perished during battle. it was then that renowned tattoo artist martin hildebrandt made a name—and a booming business—for himself in new york city. which is the closest antonym for the word renowned? a. serious b. mysterious c. dangerous d. famous

Explanation:

To find the antonym of "renowned", we first understand that "renowned" means well - known or famous. Now we analyze each option:

• Option A: "serious" refers to being solemn or important, which has no relation to the opposite of "renowned".
• Option B: "mysterious" means something that is full of mystery or not well - known, which is the opposite of "renowned" (well - known).
• Option C: "dangerous" is about the level of risk, and has nothing to do with the meaning of "renowned".
• Option D: "famous" is a synonym of "renowned", not an antonym.

Answer:

B. mysterious