Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Antonyms

Question:

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

EXASPERATION

Options:

wrath

enjoyment

pique

resentment

Correct Answer:

enjoyment

Explanation:

The most appropriate antonym of the word exasperation is enjoyment.

  • Exasperation means a feeling of intense annoyance or irritation.
  • Enjoyment means a feeling of pleasure or satisfaction.

The other words do not have the opposite meaning of exasperation.

  • Wrath means extreme anger or fury.
  • Pique means a feeling of slight annoyance or resentment.
  • Resentment means a feeling of bitterness or ill will as a result of a perceived wrong.