Select the words that are opposite in meaning to the word TEDIOUS.
(A) Monotonous
(B) Exciting
(C) Costly
(D) Tiresome
(E) Interesting
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → (B) and (E) only
Tedious means long, slow and boring. Example: Copying the same table fifty times was a tedious punishment.
(A) Monotonous — Incorrect. Monotonous means dull because it never changes. It is a synonym of tedious. Example: The bus ride through the flat fields was long and monotonous.
(B) Exciting — Correct. Exciting means making one feel eager and full of energy. It is an antonym of tedious. Example: The last over of the match was so exciting that nobody sat down.
(C) Costly — Incorrect. Costly means costing a lot of money. Example: Tomatoes become costly when the rains damage the crop.
(D) Tiresome — Incorrect. Tiresome means boring and making one tired or annoyed. It is a synonym of tedious. Example: Filling the same form at three different counters was tiresome.
(E) Interesting — Correct. Interesting means holding one’s attention. It is an antonym of tedious. Example: Our history teacher makes even dates interesting with her stories.