Based on the context of each quote from Charlotte Perkins Gilman's "The Yellow Wallpaper," choose the word that most closely matches the denotation of the bolded word.
swollen
disappointing
markedly noticeable
bad quality
But in the places where it isn't faded and where the sun is just so I can see a
strange, provoking formless sort of figure that seems to skulk about behind that
silly and conspicuous front design.
Looked at in one way each breadth stands alone, the bloated curves and
flourishes-a kind of "debased Romanesque" with delirium tremens-go
waddling up and down in isolated columns of fatuity.
There is a recurrent spot where the pattern lolls like a broken neck and two
bulbous eyes stare at you upside down.
"Better in body perhaps - "I began, and stopped short, for he sat up straight
and looked at me with such a stern, reproachful look that I could not say
another word.

we need the passage first

the god   the goddess of salt water, of fresh water   yet more powerful and perfect.

every person should make it a priority to serve at least two hours per week.

it's an extremely important civic responsibility that is invaluable to citizens most in need is the correct one

the illustration   that would give a reader a clear understanding of the text is a picture of men constructing the frame of a building.the frame is made of iron bars. the text describes the job of blacksmiths'. these were very organised and they had different names: "the driver" and "the heater". the text describes the way in which these men worked ; they worked iron pieces as if they were playing a sport. in fact, the text wants to show the men's skills. the text also puts some emphasis on the use of '' rivets'' in construction. this kind of nails were not always used in the construction of manhattan.

some examples:

"and with an underhand toss he hurled the smoking rivet straight at the catcher, who caught it in mid-air in his catching can." men's skills

"when the driver was ready for a new " the emphasis on the rivet ( special nail used in construction).

" it against a beam to remove any cinders, and jammed it into the waiting hole. " the emphasis on the rivet.