Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Antonyms

Question:

Select the most appropriate antonym for the word 'lament'.

Options:

rejoice

approve

commiserate

abate

Correct Answer:

rejoice

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → rejoice 

  • Lament (Verb) means to mourn, express deep grief or sorrow, or regret something.

  • Rejoice (Verb) means to feel or show great joy or delight. It is the direct opposite of mourning or expressing sorrow.

  • Approve means to officially agree to or sanction.

  • Commiserate means to express or feel sympathy or pity (a near synonym to lament).

  • Abate means to become less intense or widespread (unrelated to the emotion).