Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the bracketed word in the following sentence to fill in the blank.
The patient consumed mushrooms for hallucinatory experiences, but the doctor advised to consume only ________(hallucinogenic) drugs.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. regular.
The word in brackets is 'hallucinogenic', which means causing hallucinations or producing altered perceptions, often used to describe certain drugs like LSD or psychedelic mushrooms.
We are asked to choose the antonym — a word that means the opposite of 'hallucinogenic.'
Option 4: regular
'Regular' refers to something normal, standard, or not causing hallucinations. This is the most suitable antonym in this context.
Let’s eliminate the incorrect options:
psychedelic – This is actually a synonym of hallucinogenic, not an antonym.
abnormal – This doesn’t contrast directly with “hallucinogenic”; it's more general and doesn't fit the context of drugs.
freaky – This is informal and also implies something unusual or strange, not the opposite of hallucinogenic.