Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.
I don't prefer to remain alone at home in the evenings because loneliness evokes a sense of melancholy and grief within me.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Cheerfulness
Given word: Melancholy
Meaning: A feeling of deep sadness.
Example: He was filled with melancholy after hearing the bad news.
Antonym: Cheerfulness
Meaning: A feeling of happiness and joy.
Example: Her cheerfulness brightened the whole room.
Meaning of the other options:
- Readiness: State of being prepared.
- Absoluteness: Being complete or total.
- Shyness: State of being reserved or timid.
Hence, the chosen option is the correct antonym.