Rampant describes something that is

• A. Growing quickly and in an uncontrolled way
• B. Carefully controlled
• C. Rarely occurring
• D. Temporary

Answer: (A)

Rampant describes something that is growing quickly and in an uncontrolled way. It conveys unchecked spread or expansion, often causing problems because there’s little restraint or oversight. You might hear about rampant weeds overtaking a garden, rampant inflation eroding purchasing power, or rampant rumors spreading through a community. In contrast, something that is carefully controlled would not be described as rampant, and something that is rare or temporary would also not fit the sense of wide, rapid, and unrestrained occurrence. So the best match is the idea of rapid, unchecked growth.