Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the context of its meaning in the given sentence.
She felt relieved and light after taking the headache medicine.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. heavy.
Given word: Light (used in the context of feeling physically or emotionally unburdened)
Meaning: Free from physical or emotional heaviness; not weighed down.
Example: After sharing her feelings, she felt light and peaceful.
Antonym: Heavy
Meaning: Physically or emotionally burdened; feeling pressure or discomfort.
Example: His heart felt heavy after hearing the bad news.
Meaning of the other options:
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Extinguish: To put out (a flame or light); unrelated to emotional weight.
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Ignorant: Lacking knowledge or awareness; unrelated to physical or emotional lightness.
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Dark: Related to the absence of light; does not fit the emotional context here.
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.