Vocabulary – Choose the option that BEST expresses the meaning of the underlined word in context. Sentence: I don't like alien fashions.

Introduction / Context:
“Alien” can mean “foreign” (from another country or culture) or “strange/otherworldly.” In the context of fashion, the intended meaning is “foreign,” i.e., originating outside one’s own culture or country.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• Target word: alien.
• Context: fashions (styles, clothing).
• We must choose a near-synonym that suits cultural origin, not strangeness per se.

Concept / Approach:
When “alien” modifies cultural artifacts (e.g., customs, fashions), it most commonly means “foreign.” Words like “extraneous” mean irrelevant, while “exotic” implies appealing strangeness, and “unusual” means uncommon; none equal “foreign” exactly.

Step-by-Step Solution:
Interpret domain: cultural styles.Pick the sense of alien = foreign origin.Compare options and eliminate those about relevance (“extraneous”) or rarity/appeal (“unusual,” “exotic”).Select “foreign.”

Verification / Alternative check:
Substitute: “I don’t like foreign fashions.” This is idiomatic and precise.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:

• extraneous: means irrelevant to the matter at hand.
• unusual: focuses on rarity, not origin.
• exotic: implies alluring strangeness, not simply foreignness.

Common Pitfalls:
Choosing “exotic” because fashions can be exotic; however, “alien” here is neutral about appeal and centers on origin.

Final Answer:
foreign