Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
Science has been trying innumerable methods to prove the existence of the universe, but the biggest pleasure of science is its inability to produce a single theory that explains the whole universe.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4 i.e Blandness.
Pleasure means a feeling of enjoyment or satisfaction.
Marked option Blandness means lacking strong flavours or excitement.
So, in this context, "Blandness" is the most appropriate antonym for "Pleasure."
The other options mean:
Inadequacy: A lack of competence or sufficiency.
Joy: A feeling of great happiness or delight.
Fear: An unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous.