Question

Choose the option which means the opposite of the given word-
Euphonious
A) Cacophonous
B) Significant
C) Lethargic
D) Distasteful

Answer 1

Hint:Synonyms are words in the same language which have the same or nearly the same meaning. In contrast to the other, antonyms are expressions that have opposite significance.

Complete answer:
Option A) cacophonous is correct as the word cacophonous implies that a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds is involved or created and the word euphonious means pleasing to the ear (of sound, particularly speech). Both of these words are opposite to one another. As they do not have the opposite meaning to the given word, the other options are not right.

'Significant' means important to be worthy of attention. So option B also does not have an opposite sense. Hence option B is wrong.

'Lethargic' means sluggish and apathetic. Its opposite should be animated. So option C is also not right.

‘Distasteful’ means disagreeable or unpleasant. . So option B also does not have an opposite sense. Hence option D is wrong.

Hence the correct answer is option ‘A’.

Note:There's a certain skill involved in choosing the most appropriate synonym; not all are created equal. It is important to consider the connotation of the word because some synonyms can inject a different meaning than what was intended.
For example- one synonym for ‘sad’ is "gloomy. However, this word carries quite a negative connotation. Depending on the circumstance you can use it but, in this instance, if you just want to say that someone is "down," then another synonym such as "blue" or "unhappy" would be a little less heavy.