One of the statements below contains a word used incorrectly. Choose the option which has the incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word.

The question is testing for word usage between flout and flaunt.

Flout means to openly disregard or disobey rules, laws, or conventions in a contemptuous way. Think of it like a rebellious teenager who flouts their parents' curfew by staying out all night - they're deliberately defying the rules and showing they don't care about the consequences.

Flaunt means to display something ostentatiously or show off proudly. If you just bought an expensive sports car and drive it slowly through your neighborhood so everyone can see it, you're flaunting your wealth. It's all about making sure people notice what you have.

Option 1 -> Correct usage. The orchestra is defying/disregarding tradition by not wearing formal attire.

Option 2 -> Correct usage. This refers to the problems that come from disregarding or breaking rules.

Option 3 -> Incorrect usage. She should be "flaunting" (showing off) her designer wear, not "flouting" it. You can't defy or disobey clothes!

Option 4 -> Correct usage. She's defying/disregarding the dress code rules.

Hence, Option 3 is correct