The artist's work evolved dramatically over her career. Her early paintings featured realistic portraits, while her later work consisted entirely of abstract geometric forms.
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readingAs used in the text, what does the word "dramatically" most nearly mean?
A
slightly
B
secretly
C
significantly
D
accidentally
Correct Answer: C
Choice C is the best answer. The passage shows a complete transformation from "realistic portraits" to "abstract geometric forms." "Significantly" captures this sense of a major, noticeable change.
Choice A is incorrect because "slightly" contradicts the complete style change. Choice B is incorrect because "secretly" refers to visibility, not magnitude. Choice D is incorrect because "accidentally" contradicts intentional artistic evolution.