Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in brackets to fill in the blank.
Her voice, soft and ________, (shrill) flowed effortlessly through the room.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. mellow.
Given word: Shrill
Meaning: A shrill sound is high-pitched, sharp, and often unpleasant to the ears.
Example: The shrill cry of the baby startled everyone in the room.
Antonym: Mellow
Meaning: A mellow voice is soft, smooth, and pleasant to hear.
Example: Her mellow voice calmed the nervous children instantly.
Meaning of the other options:
Nasal: Sounding as if produced through the nose.
Croaky: Rough or hoarse voice, often due to illness.
Piercing: Extremely high, loud, and sharp — similar to shrill, not opposite.
Hence, the chosen option is the correct antonym.