Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Antonyms

Question:

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

LAMENT

Options:

bleed

celebrate

appeal

bemoan

Correct Answer:

celebrate

Explanation:

The most appropriate antonym of the word lament is celebrate.

  • Lament means "to express grief or sorrow for something."
  • Celebrate means "to mark or observe (an event) with festivities."

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

  • Bleed means "to lose blood."
  • Appeal means "to make a request or entreaty."
  • Bemoan means "to express sorrow or regret for something."