Choose the most appropriate antonym of the underlined word to fill in the blank in the following sentence:
She led a _____ life in the country, away from the hustle bustle of the city life
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → tranquil
The sentence sets up a clear contrast between the city and the country:
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"Hustle bustle" describes the city life, meaning noise, activity, and rush (chaos/disorder).
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The blank describes the life led "away from" that hustle bustle in the country.
Therefore, the word needed is the antonym of "hustle bustle" (or a synonym of calm/peaceful). Tranquil means peaceful, calm, and quiet, which is the direct opposite of hustle-bustle.
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Disturbed and turbulent are synonyms for chaos and commotion, making them synonyms of the city's "hustle bustle," not the antonym needed to describe the country life.
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Align is a verb meaning to put in a straight line or come into agreement, which makes no sense in this context.