Fill in the blank with the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in brackets.
It’s got a pretty (bleak) ___________ outlook on old age.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Cheerful.
Given word: Bleak
Meaning: Cold, empty, or without hope; depressing
Example: The landscape looked bleak in the winter fog.
Antonym: Cheerful
Meaning: Bright, happy, or full of hope
Example: She had a cheerful outlook on life despite the challenges.
Meaning of the other words:
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Clean – Free from dirt; unrelated
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Blank – Empty or without expression; does not convey positivity
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Stony – Hard or unfeeling; not suitable
Final Sentence: It’s got a pretty cheerful outlook on old age.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.