Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the highlighted word.
After a long and rigorous fast the Lord appeared before him.

Correct option is D

The correct antonym of the given word is (d) Lenient.
Rigorous: It means extremely thorough, strict, or harsh, especially in the context of discipline, testing, or hardship. (कठोर, सख्त)
Example: The army training was so rigorous that many gave up halfway.
Lenient: It means mild or merciful in nature, not strict or harsh. (मृदु, सहनशील)
Example: The teacher was lenient and did not punish the student for being late.
Synonyms: strict, harsh, severe, demanding
Antonyms: lenient, easygoing, permissive, tolerant
Meanings of all the other given options:
· (a) Sweaty – Covered with sweat; hot and humid (पसीने से भीगा हुआ)
· (b) Exhausting – Making one very tired (थकाऊ)
· (c) Oppressive – Unjustly harsh or tyrannical (दमनकारी)