Question

Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
RESPITE
a)Tension
b)Exertion
c)Regularity
d)Delay

Answer 1

Hint: The word Respite means short period of relief or a temporary delay in time (especially of something distressing). Therefore, the opposite of the word ‘respite’ would be a word that means without any relief or delay.
Example: The workers worked non stop for 12 hours without any respite.

Complete step by step answer:
To know the correct answer, let us discuss the given options:

a)Tension: It refers to feelings of nervousness, fear, anger. It also means lack of trust between people.
Example: His speech caused tension between the two communal parties.
Example: He has been in tension, since he has joined the company.

b)Exertion: Exertion means to make an effort or to do something that makes you tired, or to use power or ability to make something happen.
Example: The long work hours caused exertion.
Example: Meeting the short deadline would mean a lot of exertion.

c)Regularity: It means the state of being regular, something that keeps happening often.
Example: His regularity in his work fetched him praises.
Example: The authorities barred him from the team, as he lacked regularity.

d)Delay: The word delay means to make something late or slow.
Example: The breakdown of our car caused the delay in our travel.
Example: We will have to delay the project, because of limited resources.

So, the correct answer is “Option b”.

Note:
The words Respite and Exertion are opposite in meanings as one means a short period of rest and the other means doing something that causes tiredness. (Tiredness is generally caused when we do something without any break or rest.)
Whereas, other options don't depict the opposite of the word Respite.