Verbal Ability - Antonyms - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Antonyms - Section 2 (Q.No. 70)
Directions to Solve

Each sentences below consist of a word or a phrase which is bold. It is followed by four words or phrases. Select the word or pharse which is closes to the OPPOSITE in meaning of the bold word or phrase.


70.
The story told by the teacher amused children in the class.
frightened
jolted
astonished
saddened
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
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Preet said:   7 years ago
@Priyanaka @Charlie.

Here we have to select the word opposite to the meaning of the given word.

So astonished can't be the right answer because amused and astonished are near of the same meaning.

Therefore I think saddened is the right answer.

Reddy mani said:   9 years ago
@Priyanka.

Astonished means extremely surprising or impressive; amazing.

Priyanka said:   1 decade ago
why it would be saddened,it could be astonished also??

Aishwarya Bharti said:   5 years ago
Amused - funny, laughable.

Saddened - sad.

Charlie said:   8 years ago
I agree@Priyanka. It should be astonished.

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