Question

Which of the following words can best replace the word ‘raucous’ in the paragraph?
A. Shrill
B. Soothing
C. Pleasant
D. Popular

Answer 1

Hint: Synonym: are words that have similar meaning. Synonyms are used when you do not want to repeat the same word again and again.

Complete step by step answer:
We have to find the meaning of raucous 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 raucous is harsh and loud noise. And we have to find the correct answer from the options given whose meaning is the same as of raucous.
Option A) Shrill - is the correct answer because the meaning of shrill is ‘scratchy or noisy’ and this is the synonym of raucous. Because the meaning of both the words are the same and can be used in place of each other. Thus, this is the correct answer.
Option B) Soothing - is an incorrect answer because the meaning of soothing is ‘having a gently calming effect’ and this is not a synonym of raucous. Thus, this is an incorrect answer because the meaning of the words ‘soothing’ and ‘raucous’ does not match.
Option C) Pleasant - is an incorrect answer because the meaning of pleasant is ‘giving a sense of happy satisfaction or enjoyment’ and this is not a synonym of raucous. Thus, this is an incorrect answer because the meaning of the words ‘pleasant’ and ‘raucous’ does not match.
Option D) Popular - is an incorrect answer because the meaning of popular is ‘liked or admired by many people or favoured’ and this is not a synonym of raucous. Thus, this is an incorrect answer because the meaning of the words ‘popular’ and ‘raucous’ does not match.

Shrill (Option A) is the word that can best replace the word ‘raucous’ in the paragraph.

Note:
Shrill is the best fit for ‘raucous’ in the passage and the remaining options are wrong because they do not match with the meaning of the raucous. However, antonyms for raucous(opposite in meaning) are soft and peaceful. Thus other options are not considered as the synonym for the word ‘raucous’.