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    Select the most appropriate antonym of the highlighted word in the given sentence. Coffee was too hot; it burnt my tongue.
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    Select the most appropriate antonym of the highlighted word in the given sentence.
    Coffee was too hot; it burnt my tongue.

    A.

    Scorching

    B.

    Frigid

    C.

    Balmy

    D.

    Subtle

    Correct option is B

    The correct antonym of the given word is Frigid.
    Hot refers to having a high temperature or being very warm. (Hindi: गरम)
    Example: The soup is still hot; let it cool before eating.
    Frigid means extremely cold or very chilly. (Hindi: अत्यधिक ठंडा)
    Example: The frigid winter night made it difficult to step outside.
    Synonyms: Warm, Heated, Scorching, Balmy
    Antonyms: Cold, Chilly, Frigid, Cool
    Meanings of the given other options:
    · Scorching: Extremely hot (Hindi: झुलसा देने वाला)
    · Frigid: Very cold (Correct answer) (Hindi: अत्यधिक ठंडा)
    · Balmy: Mild and pleasant, especially in weather (Hindi: सुहावना)
    · Subtle: Delicate or understated in nature (Hindi: सूक्ष्म)

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