Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in brackets to fill in the blank.
He was able to do _____(tedious) jobs and hence decided to be in the airline service, which demanded 12 long hours of service.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. delightful.
Given word: Tedious
Meaning: Boring, monotonous, or too long and dull; causing fatigue or annoyance.
Example: Rewriting the same report over and over again can be a tedious task.
Antonym: Delightful
Meaning: Extremely pleasing or enjoyable; giving great pleasure.
Example: Working in the travel industry is delightful for those who love meeting new people and exploring cultures.
Meaning of the other words:
Irksome: Annoying or tedious (similar to “tedious”; not an antonym).
Riotous: Wild, uncontrolled, or disorderly (not the opposite of “tedious”).
Timid: Showing a lack of courage or confidence (unrelated in meaning).
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.