Everyone in the bazaar turned to stare at the visitor and his preposterous dress.

The correct answer is C. absurd.

Absurd means “wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate.” In this case, the visitor’s dress is so strange and out of place that everyone in the bazaar turns to

Pompous means “characterized by an exaggerated sense of one’s own importance or dignity.” This does not fit the context of the sentence, as there is no indication that the visitor is trying to impress anyone.

Vague means “not clearly expressed or defined.” This also does not fit the context of the sentence, as the visitor’s dress is clearly visible and everyone in the bazaar can see it.

Strange means “unusual or surprising.” This is a possible answer, but it is not as strong as the answer “absurd.” The visitor’s