Question

Select the word closest in meaning to the given word:
Placid
A. Dull
B. Enjoyable
C. Calm
D. Clear

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 happy is content and joyful.

Complete answer:
We must find the meaning of placid 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 placid is not easily upset or excited. And we must find the correct answer from the options given whose meaning is the same as of placid.

Option A) Dull– is an incorrect answer because the meaning of dull is is an adjective which means 'lacking interest or excitement. It also means 'boring'. Example: We could not sit through the dull movie. And this is not the synonym of the word placid because their meaning is not the same. Thus, this is an incorrect answer.

Option B) Enjoyable – is an incorrect answer because the meaning of Enjoyable is an adjective which means 'giving delight or pleasure'. Example: I want to attend the music program as I expect it to be enjoyable. And this is not the synonym of the word placid because their meaning is not the same. Thus, this is an incorrect answer.

Option C) Calm- This is a correct answer because 'placid' is an adjective that means 'calm and peaceful, with little movement or activity'. Example: We were mesmerized by seeing the placid water of the beautiful lake. As it means the same as 'calm', option C is correct.

Option D) Clear – is an incorrect answer because clear is an adjective that means 'easy to perceive, understand'. Example: The teacher's clear instructions helped me understand this tough lesson. Thus, this option is incorrect.

Hence the correct answer is option ‘C’.

Note:Synonyms are the words that have the same or similar meaning i.e. synonym of PLACID is Calm. So, the most appropriate answer is Option C. Antonyms are opposite in meaning.