Select which meaning best fits the word select.

• A. Preferred
• B. Of a special value or importance
• C. Exclusive
• D. Discriminating

Answer: (C)

The word select as an adjective often means chosen from a larger set or restricted to a few; it carries a sense of exclusivity. That makes exclusive the best fit because it directly conveys being limited to a small, carefully chosen group or set. The other options touch on related ideas—preferred suggests favoritism, of special value points to quality or importance, and discriminating can mean careful choosing but with a nuance that isn’t as precisely about restricted access. For example, a select club is an exclusive club, highlighting restricted membership rather than mere preference or quality.