Not only is the race special because it takes place on a special day, but it also has a rich, over three decade tradition. While the Boston
Marathon an declare it is the oldest road race in America, few
10K's can claim they've been around longer than the Peachtree
Road Race (4) The race began modestly in 1970. (5) There were
only 110 people in the race. By 1980, just ten years later, the race
had grown from 110 runners to over 20,000 people and had nearly
outgrown the four-lane street.
Which is the BEST meaning for modestly as it is used in the selected
sentence?
A) suddenly
B) completely covering
C) showy; ostentatious
D) lack of pretentiousness; simplicity