Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.
It was ________ hot that afternoon, and the overhead power cables sagged in the heat.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → oppressively
Complete sentence: It was oppressively hot that afternoon, and the overhead power cables sagged in the heat.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) profusely | in large amounts (we sweat, bleed or say sorry profusely, but it does not tell how hot a day is) | The runners were sweating profusely after the race. |
| (2) oppressively (answer) | so hot and heavy that people feel weak and uncomfortable, often used with heat (fits heat so strong that even the power cables sagged) | It was oppressively humid in Chennai, and nobody wanted to step out. |
| (3) incessantly | without stopping (it goes with an action that keeps going on, like rain or talking) | The dog next door barked incessantly all night. |
| (4) ruefully | in a sad way that shows regret (only a person can act ruefully, not the weather) | Rahul smiled ruefully when he saw his low marks. |