Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the following sentence.
The jovial host welcomed his guests with a warm smile and a hearty laugh.
Option 1: Cheerful
Option 2: Petulant
Option 3: Buoyant
Option 4: Convivial
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Correct Answer: Petulant
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Jovial implies a more boisterous and extroverted personality.
Petulant means bad-tempered and sulky, which is the opposite of the positive connotation of jovial .
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
- Cheerful suggests a happy and friendly disposition and can be applied to a wider range of situations.
- Buoyant means light-hearted and cheerful.
- Convivial means enjoying social companionship.
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