Question

Select the word that is farthest in meaning to the given word-
Exasperated
a) Encouraged
b) Impressed
c) Diverted
d) Delighted

Answer 1

Hint:
The dictionary meaning of the given word ‘exasperated' is ‘intensely irritated or frustrated’. For example An exasperated expression.

Complete answer:
‘Exasperated' is an adjective which means an act or instance of provocation; irritation; extreme annoyance. For example, Her exasperation at being interrupted was understandable. We have to find the word that is opposite in meaning to the word ‘exasperated'.
Now, let us examine all the given options to find out the correct answer :
Option ‘a’ is Encouraged. It is a verb which means to give support or hope to someone. For example, He encouraged me while I was playing.
Option ‘b’ is Impressed. It is an adjective that means feeling or showing admiration or respect for someone or something. For example, I was impressed by his talents.
Option ‘c’ is Diverted. It is a verb which means to cause someone or something to change course or make them move from one direction to another. For example, We diverted the car.
Option ‘d’ is Delighted. It is an adjective that means feeling or showing great pleasure. For example Her delighted smile.
As we have examined all the given options, we can easily figure out the correct answer. Here, the opposite of the world ‘exasperated’ is ‘delighted’. Hence, option ‘d’ is the correct option.

Note:
Don’t confuse between ‘diverted’ or ‘delighted'. They may sound similar but have different meanings. All the other options are plausible distractions.