Select the option that is the most appropriate antonym of the highlighted word…

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Select the option that is the most appropriate antonym of the highlighted word in the given sentence.

The tranquil lake was a perfect place for meditation.

  1. A.

    muffled

  2. B.

    roaring

  3. C.

    defunct

  4. D.

    sulky

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Correct answer: B

Correct Option: B) roaring

Solution:

The highlighted word is “tranquil”, which means calm, peaceful, quiet.

We need its antonym (opposite meaning).

  • Roaring means very loud, noisy, turbulent, which is the opposite of calm and peaceful.

So, “roaring” is the most appropriate antonym of “tranquil.”

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