Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the capitalised word in the given sentence.
The lunch menu includes some TEMPTING vegetarian offerings.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The most appropriate antonym of the capitalized word TEMPTING in the given sentence is REPELLING.
- Tempting means arousing desire or interest.
- Repelling means causing dislike, aversion, or disgust.
Therefore, the antonym of tempting must mean the opposite of arousing desire or interest. Of the above choices, only repelling has the opposite meaning of tempting.
The other choices are not antonyms of tempting.
- Seductive means intended to attract or arouse sexual desire. This is not the opposite of tempting, as tempting can be used to describe something that is not sexually attractive.
- Enticing means attractive and inviting. This is not the opposite of tempting, as tempting can be used to describe something that is not inviting.
- Tantalising means exciting desire or longing. This is not the opposite of tempting, as tantalising is a synonym of tempting.