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Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word: Cacophony
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Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word: Cacophony

A.

Noise

B.

Harmony

C.

Dissonance

D.

Clamor

Correct option is B

The correct antonym of the given word is (b) Harmony.
Cacophony: a harsh, unpleasant mixture of sounds; loud, jarring noise. (Hindi meaning: कर्कश शोर/कानों को चुभने वाली आवाज़ों का मिश्रण)
Example: The cacophony of traffic made it hard to concentrate.
Harmony: a pleasing combination of sounds; musical agreement and balance. (Hindi meaning: मधुरता/सुर-ताल का मेल)
Example: The choir sang in perfect harmony.
Synonyms (Cacophony): din, racket, clatter, discord.
Antonyms (Cacophony): harmony, melody, consonance, concord.
Meanings of all the other given options:
· (a) Noise: unwanted or unpleasant sound (Hindi meaning: शोर)
· (c) Dissonance: lack of harmony; harsh sound or disagreement (Hindi meaning: बेसुरापन/असंगति)
· (d) Clamor: loud and continuous noise, often from a crowd (Hindi meaning: कोलाहल/शोरगुल)

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