Select the word closest in meaning to the word given below.

Odious

Correct option is B

The word closest in meaning to the given word ‘Odious’ is (b) Repugnant.

(b) Repugnant

Meaning of the given word – Odious:

• Odious means extremely unpleasant, hateful, or disgusting; something that strongly offends you.
• (Hindi meaning: घृणित / नफरत के काबिल)
• Example: His odious remarks upset everyone in the room.

Why (b) Repugnant is correct:

• Repugnant means highly offensive, disgusting, or causing strong dislike.
• (Hindi meaning: घृणित / आपत्तिजनक)
• It matches the sense of odious because both express strong hatred/disgust.
• Example: The idea of cheating in exams is repugnant to her.

Synonyms of Odious: hateful, disgusting, offensive, repulsive, abhorrent
Antonyms of Odious: pleasant, agreeable, lovable, delightful, attractive

Meanings of all the other given options (and why they are incorrect):

• (a) Congenial – pleasant, friendly, suitable (Hindi: अनुकूल / मित्रवत)
• Opposite in meaning, so incorrect.
• (c) Copacetic – fine, satisfactory, in good order (Hindi: ठीक / संतोषजनक)
• Not related to “hateful/disgusting,” so incorrect.
• (d) Desiccant – a substance used to absorb moisture and keep things dry (Hindi: नमी सोखने वाला पदार्थ)
• Completely different meaning, so incorrect.