Fill in the blank with the most appropriate antonym of the underlined word in…
2019
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate antonym of the underlined word in the sentence:
The ______ colours of the painting became dull with the passage of time.
- A.
vivid
- B.
faded
- C.
frigid
- D.
tarnished
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Correct answer: A
Correct answer: vivid.
"Vivid" means bright and intense, which is the direct antonym of "dull" when describing colours.
Why the other options are not correct:
faded — means having lost colour or brightness; it is similar in meaning to "dull," not its opposite.
frigid — relates to temperature (very cold) and is unrelated to colour.
tarnished — implies loss of shine or discolouration, which again aligns with the idea of being dull.
Therefore, "vivid" is the most appropriate antonym to complete the sentence.
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