Question

From the options given below choose the best meaning of the word in italics:
Very few people are so full of vigour on a Monday morning.
A. Energy
B. Gloom
C. Joy
D. Sorrow

Answer 1

Hint: The word given in italics is 'vigour'. This word relates to active strength of body or mind. In order to choose the correct answer, choose the option that acts as a synonym of 'vigour'.

Complete answer:
Synonym refers to a word or phrase that has the same meaning as another word or phrase in the same language. The word 'vigour' is a noun that refers to physical strength and good health.

Now let us analyze the given options:
Option A (energy) is the correct answer. As the hint suggests, this option matches the hint. Energy is a synonym of the word - vigour. The word 'vigour' is a noun that refers to physical strength and good health. It also means 'energy and enthusiasm'. Therefore, Option A is the correct answer.
Option B (Gloom) means 'a state of depression'. It refers to sadness. It does not mean the same as 'vigour'. It can be an antonym for vigour, but not a synonym. Thus, Option B is wrong.
Options C 'joy' means 'a feeling of great pleasure and happiness, it can be described as an emotion and not as a physical condition. Whereas the word 'vigour' refers to a good physical condition.
Hence this is not the right answer.
Option D (sorrow) also refers to an emotion, 'sorrow' means 'a feeling of deep distress'. A person who feels sorrow cannot be vigorous at the same time. Therefore, it is clearly justified that Option D is also wrong.

Hence, Option A is the correct answer.

Note: Antonym refers to a word that means the opposite of another word.
Few synonyms of vigour are: energy, muscularity, vim, dynamism, heartiness and zip.
Few antonyms of vigour are: inactivity, laziness, dullness etc.