Question

Choose the correct synonym to the following word/phrase.
The weather is really cold harsh at this time of year.
a) red
b) raw
c) ripe
d) cocooned

Answer 1

Hint: The phrase cold harsh refers to the sense of roughness, sternness , difficult or unpleasant. In the above given sentence this phrase is being used to describe the weather. Therefore, the correct option would be a word which can be used to express the weather.

Complete step by step solution:
To know the correct synonym of the phrase ‘cold harsh’, let us discuss the given options in detail:

a)Red: Red is a colour which is meant to be of the extremes. The word ‘red’ is also used to express the emotion of immense anger or embarrassment.
Example: The ruby was pure red in colour.
Example: She slipped in the hallway, and when she saw a lot of students around, she went all red !

b)Raw: The word raw means to be in a natural state, unprocessed, damp or cold, without refinement, short of experience.
Example: The country has raw weather in the month of December.
Example: Some vegetables in raw state are good for health.

c)Ripe: The word ripe means to be completely developed, fully grown, to possess mature understanding or knowledge.
Example: The fruit is not ripe yet.
Example: We need a ripe leader to handle the workers.

d)Cocooned: The word cocooned means protected, to shield or cover, guarded, to protect the status of integrity.
Example: She has been cocooned in her childhood.
Example: I was feeling so cold, that I cocooned myself in two blankets.

Hence, the correct answer is option b.

Note: The phrase ‘cold harsh’ is also used as ‘harsh cold’ and generally refers to extremities.
Example: In December, this month witnesses harsh cold air.