Question

Choose the synonym of the word given below:
FRIGHT
A. Calmness
B. Disappoint
C. Scare
D. Thrill

Answer 1

Hint: Synonyms are the words that have the same or similar meaning and to avoid repetition synonyms are used. For example, the synonym of happiness is content and joyful.

Complete answer:
We must find the meaning of FRIGHT and the meaning of words that are given in the options. And both the words should have the same meaning or the exact sense. The meaning of FRIGHT is ‘a sudden intense feeling of fear’ E.g. I lay in bed shaking with fright. And we must find the correct answer from the options given whose meaning is the same as of FRAGILE.
Option A) Calmness – This is an incorrect option because calmness means peaceful, quiet and without worry. This option is not similar to the meaning of Fright. Hence it is not a correct option.
Option B) Disappoint – This is an incorrect option as Disappoint' means unhappy because something did not happen per your expectations, fails to fulfill the hopes or expectations of. This option is not similar to the meaning of Fright. Hence it is not a correct option.
Option C) Scare – This is a correct option because Scare means to feel frightened, a sudden attack of fright which is similar to the meaning of Fright. Hence, it is the correct option.
Option D) Thrill – This is an incorrect option because Thrill means a feeling of extreme excitement, a sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure. This option is not similar to the meaning of Fright. Hence it is not a correct option.

Hence, the correct answer is option ‘C’.

Note:Synonyms are the words that have the same or similar meaning i.e. the synonym of FRIGHT is scarce. So, the most appropriate answer is Option Antonyms are opposite in meaning. The Antonym of Fright is bravery, boldness. Thus, option C is the correct answer and other options are wrong.