Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.
Coffee was too hot; it burnt my tongue.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Frigid.
Given word: Hot
Meaning: High in temperature
Example: Be careful—the soup is hot!
Antonym: Frigid
Meaning: Extremely cold
Example: The lake water was too frigid for swimming.
Meaning of the other options:
Scorching: Extremely hot
Balmy: Mild and pleasant
Subtle: Delicate or not obvious
Hence, the chosen option is the correct antonym.