Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
Amrit felt a chill run down his spine as Mrityu gazed at him mid-conversation.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. glanced.
The underlined word is 'gazed', used in the sentence:
'Amrit felt a chill run down his spine as Mrityu gazed at him mid-conversation.'
Gazed means to look steadily and intently, often with focus or deep thought.
It suggests a long and fixed look.
We are looking for the antonym – the opposite of a long, intense look.
-The correct opposite is glanced, which means:
A quick, brief look, often done casually or without much attention.
Why the other options are incorrect:
Shot
- Not related to looking; doesn't fit the context.
Shouted
- Refers to speaking loudly — unrelated to the act of looking.
Stared
- Similar in meaning to 'gazed' — both mean to look intently.