Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the following sentence.
The woman in the crowd broke down in hysterics.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Calm.
Hysterics means an expression of extreme fear, excitement or anger that makes somebody lose control of his/her emotions. Calm is the correct antonym as it means a state when everything is peaceful.
Other options mean:
Aghast means filled with horror and surprise when you see or hear something.
Cray informally refers to crazy.
Insanity means a very stupid, unreasonable, or dangerous action or situation.