Identify the option closest in meaning to the underlined word from the options given below:-
William Wordsworth said that poetry is a recollection of thoughts in tranquility.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → serenity
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Tranquility (Noun) means the quality or state of being tranquil; calm, serene, and peaceful.
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Serenity (Noun) is a direct synonym, meaning the state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled.
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Leisure means free time; while related to a state of calm, it refers to time rather than a mental state.
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Excitement → strong enthusiasm (opposite)
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Retaliation → revenge (not related)