Select the word or phrase which best expresses the meaning of the word typed in bold: He has got a meretricious style which does not produce a lasting effect.

Op 1: Capricious 
Op 2: Whimsical 
Op 3: Showily attractive 
Op 4: Pretentious

Solution:

Option:3 (Showily attractive)

apparently attractive but having in reality no value or integrity.