The thrill of over-speeding the vehicle can be exhilarating, but it is important not to take the consequences lightly. (Choose the word nearest in meaning to the underlined word 'exhilarating'.)
- (a)humdrum
- (b)dreary
- (c)exciting
- (d)agitating
Correct — C, 'exciting.' 'Exhilarating' means making one feel very happy, thrilled and full of energy, so 'exciting' is the closest synonym — it captures the thrill described in the sentence.
- (a)humdrum — It means dull and monotonous — the opposite of thrilling.
- (b)dreary — It means dull, bleak and gloomy — again the opposite of exhilarating.
- (d)agitating — It means disturbing or upsetting; 'exhilarating' is a pleasant, uplifting thrill, not distress.
'Exhilarating' means thrilling and invigorating — making one feel very happy and full of energy.
No directly related past PYQ was found.
- practice — not a real PYQ
Choose the word nearest in meaning to 'exhilarating'.
- (a)boring
- (b)thrilling
- (c)tiring
- (d)confusing
Answer(b) thrilling — 'exhilarating' means exciting and invigorating.
- practice — not a real PYQ
Choose the word nearest in meaning to 'humdrum'.
- (a)exciting
- (b)monotonous
- (c)dangerous
- (d)colourful
Answer(b) monotonous — 'humdrum' means dull and lacking variety.