English and Logical Reasoning Prep GuideEnglishConnotations & Denotations
Direction: In each of the questions below, there is a word given in bold which is followed by five options. In each of the options, a pair of words is given which is either the pair of synonyms or antonyms or synonym & antonym of the word given in bold. Choose that pair as your answer. Boisterous
Options
- ARowdy: adversity
- BCalumny: Aspersion
- CCaptivating: Desist
- DClamorous: Placid
Correct answer
D. Clamorous: Placid
Step-by-step solution
Boisterous (Adj.): Noisy and mischievous Synonyms: Clamorous, rowdy, raucous, rambunctious Antonyms: Calm, placid, moderate, quiet, solemn Hence we can see that clamorous and placid will give us the pair that provides us the combination of the synonym and the antonym of the given word. Adversity means some problem whereas aspersion refers to verbal exhibition of bad temper, captivating implies enthralling or entertaining. Desist means refrain from doing something. This makes Option D the correct choice among the gi