Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Desolate

Correct option is A

The correct antonym of the given word is (a) Festive.
Given word: Desolate means barren, empty, or abandoned. It also refers to a state of deep sadness or loneliness. (Hindi: उजाड़ या अकेला)
Example: The village was left desolate after the flood.
Correct answer word: Festive means relating to a celebration, cheerful, or lively. It directly contrasts with the sad or empty nature of desolate. (Hindi: उत्सवपूर्ण)
Example: The festive decorations made the house look lively and welcoming.
Synonyms: barren, bleak, deserted, gloomy.
Antonyms: festive, lively, cheerful, populated.
Meanings of all the given options:
· Allusive: Containing indirect references or hints (Hindi: सांकेतिक).
· Frugal: Economical or sparing in resource use (Hindi: मितव्ययी).
· Melancholic: Deeply sad or sorrowful (Hindi: उदासीन).