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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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