Question

the red cloak was the perfect way to brighten up my somber black outfit in a fresh way, she says. in the sentence above, somber has the same or almost the same meaning as: drab modern elegant usual

Explanation:

"Somber" means dull - colored or gloomy. "Drab" means lacking brightness or interest, which is similar in meaning. "Modern" refers to contemporary times, "elegant" means graceful and stylish, and "usual" means common or typical. None of these match the meaning of "somber" as closely as "drab".

Answer:

A. drab