Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Antonyms

Question:

Choose the word that describes the best antonym (opposite) of the following words.
Darken

Options:

Brighten

Please

Enlighten

Glamorize

Correct Answer:

Brighten

Explanation:

The best antonym (opposite) of the word "Darken" is:

Option 1: Brighten

Explanation:

  • "Darken" means to make something less bright or to obscure with darkness.
  • "Brighten" means to make something more bright or to add light to it, which is the opposite of darkening.

Option 3: Enlighten means to give knowledge or understanding, which is related but not the direct opposite of darkening.

Option 4: Glamorize means to make something more attractive or exciting, which is not directly related to the concept of darkening.

Option 2: Please is unrelated to the concept of darkening.