Question

The oppressive weather made the work difficult for them.
Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the italicized bold part of the sentence.
A) Turbulent
B) Disappointing
C) Muggy
D) Cold

Answer 1

Hint: In the above question we have to identify the word from the given options which best tells the meaning of the word ‘ oppressive’ in the given sentence. Oppressive means quality of dominating, restricting freedom or using force to take over something or someone. It created an environment of discomfort among everyone.

Complete answer:
Let us first understand the meaning of the given options:
A) Turbulent - Turbulent is used to refer to something/someone which/who keeps changing i.e. not constant. The change can arise from differing opinions or dominating opinions or lack of understanding. When it is used in the context of water and air then the movement of air and water is supposed to be very strong and violent. It is related to confusion and disorder.
B) Disappointing - Something that makes a person sad or put off because it did not turn out to be as expected.
C) Muggy - It refers to humid weather which is not comfortable. The warm air that contains water; moisture-laden or damp. Unpleasant and disrespectful.
D) Cold - Not hot or warm; lacking heat; emotionless; low temperature that can cause shivering or make people wear woollen clothes.

The correct answer is muggy. It is so because both oppressive and muggy relate to something unpleasant. Also, muggy is mainly used in relation to weather therefore, the sentence will be ‘ The muggy weather made the work difficult for them.’

Therefore the correct answer is option ‘C’.

Note: All the given options are adjectives. Muggy is an adjective as it tells the quality of the weather. Oppressive is also an adjective that shows the quality of making someone feel unpleasant or dominated.