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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


Team Careers360 19th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
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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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