Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Desolate
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Festive.
The antonym "festive" works because it directly contrasts with "desolate" in emotional and physical context:
"Desolate" implies abandonment, barrenness, or sadness.
"Festive" implies joy, liveliness, and celebration, making it the opposite of desolate.
The other options do not serve as true opposites:
"Allusive" relates to indirect references and is irrelevant.
"Frugal" pertains to saving resources, which doesn't oppose desolation.
"Melancholic" is synonymous with sadness, reinforcing the meaning of desolate rather than opposing it.