Question

a somber mood settled over many of the early - morning arrivals tuesday at the famed surfing spot here known as swamis. source: los angeles times in the sentence above, somber has the same or almost the same meaning as: melancholy reckless relaxed enthusiastic

Explanation:

"Somber" means having a dark and gloomy atmosphere or being solemn and melancholy. "Melancholy" also implies a feeling of sadness and gloom. The other options "reckless", "relaxed", and "enthusiastic" have completely different meanings.

Answer:

A. melancholy