Question

Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word.
PASTEL
A) Urban
B) Delicate
C) Bright
D) Sweet

Answer 1

Hint: The word given in the question is pastel. This word is used to refer to colors that are pale in nature. These colors are considered to be soft and delicate and hence, its opposite would be a kind of color that is bold and attractive.

Complete answer:
In the given question we need to choose the correct opposite for the word given in the question. To understand and choose the suitable opposite we need to first understand the meaning of the word, pastel. Pastel refers to a soft and delicate shade of a color.
Let us take a look at the meanings of the given options one by one and check which one is the most appropriate opposite for the given word.
Option ‘A’, urban refers to relating to, characteristic of, or constituting a city.
Option ‘B’, delicate, refers to something that is very fine in texture or structure; of intricate workmanship or quality.
Option ‘C’, bright, refers to giving out or reflecting much light; shining.
Option ‘D’, sweet, refers to being pleasing in general; delightful.
From the above meanings, we can see that option ‘A’ is incorrect as its meaning is not related to that of the given word. Options ‘B’ and ‘D’ are incorrect as the words are similar in meaning to the given word.
Hence, the correct answer is option ‘C’, bright.

Note:
 In a situation where the meanings of the given options are not clear, use the elimination method and remove the words that you think are least likely to be right, in order to reach the final answer.