Select the most appropriate ANTONYM that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
The family members described their dream home's architectural elegance.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Coarseness.
Given word: Elegance
Meaning: Graceful and stylish in appearance or manner; refined beauty.
Example: The bride walked into the hall with elegance.
Antonym: Coarseness
Meaning: Roughness, lack of refinement, or vulgarity.
Example: The coarseness of the material made the fabric uncomfortable to wear.
Meaning of the other words:
- Fortitude – Strength of mind; courage.
- Grandiosity – Impressive or exaggerated magnificence.
- Gleam – A small flash or beam of light.
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.