Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank in the given sentence:-
The theater provides a refreshing break from the _____ of urban living for the theater enthusiasts.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → monotony
Complete sentence: The theater provides a refreshing break from the monotony of urban living for the theater enthusiasts. A visit to the theatre gives city people a refreshing break from the boring routine of urban living.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) lethargy | a lack of energy, sluggishness (it describes a person, while urban living is busy rather than sluggish) | The heat filled everyone with lethargy. |
| (2) monotony (answer) | dull sameness, a lack of variety that makes life boring | A weekend trip broke the monotony of office life. |
| (3) vulnerability | the state of being easily harmed (a "refreshing break" is a break from boredom, not from danger) | Old buildings show their vulnerability during earthquakes. |
| (4) aggression | angry, hostile behaviour (it is not a general feature of urban living that the theatre offers relief from) | The dog showed no aggression towards strangers. |