Select the most appropriate synonym of the word in bold in the given sentence.
The future looks bleak for the fishing industry.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Depressing
Given word: Bleak
Meaning: Not hopeful or encouraging; cold and unwelcoming.
Example: The future looked bleak after the failure.
Synonym: Depressing
Meaning: Causing a feeling of unhappiness or hopelessness.
Example: The depressing news lowered everyone’s spirits.
Meaning of the other options:
- Ample: Sufficient or more than enough.
- Expensive: Costing a lot of money.
- Fearless: Without fear.
Hence, the chosen option is the correct synonym.