Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Antonyms

Question:

Choose from the given options one that is opposite in meaning to "Ecstasy"

Options:

Euphoria

Despair

Paradise

Election

Correct Answer:

Despair

Explanation:

The word that is opposite in meaning to ecstasy is despair.

  • Ecstasy means a state of extreme happiness or joy.
  • Despair means a feeling of hopelessness or utter wretchedness.

The other words in the options have different meanings to ecstasy. Euphoria means a feeling of intense happiness or well-being. Paradise means a place of perfect happiness. Election means the process of choosing someone to hold a position of authority.