Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the given sentence:
A lamp left on near the open window will attract mosquitoes into the room.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Repel
In the given sentence, attract means to pull or draw someone or something towards itself. Its antonym is repel. Example: The new water park in our town attracts big crowds every weekend.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Allure | to attract or tempt someone with something pleasant (a synonym of attract) | Big discount boards allure shoppers into the mall. |
| (2) Disturb | to interrupt someone, or make them worried | Please do not disturb Dadi during her afternoon nap. |
| (3) Amuse | to make someone laugh or smile | The clown’s tricks amused the children at the birthday party. |
| (4) Repel (answer) | to push or drive something away (opposite of attract) | Neem leaves kept in the cupboard repel insects. |
| Synonyms of attract: draw, pull, allure, lure Antonyms of attract: repel, drive away, push away |