Question

Against the given word, there are some alternatives, one of which is either similar in meaning (synonym) or opposite in meaning (antonym) to the word. Find out which of the given alternatives is either a synonym or an antonym of the word.
SOPORIFIC
a)Soothing
b)Lethargic
c)Merry
d)Impressive

Answer 1

Hint: The word ‘soporific’ means inducing drowsiness or coziness ,causing sleep.
Example: The pills were soporific.
To find out which of the given options is either a synonym, or antonym, look for a similar meaning word or an opposite meaning word.

Complete step by step answer:
Let us discuss the above given options to find out the synonym or an antonym of the given word ‘soporific’.

a)Soothing: The word ‘soothing’ means having a tender or calm effect. It also means to have a sedative effect.
Example: The coughing syrup is soothing.
Example: This lullaby is very soothing, it always makes my baby sleep.

b)Lethargic: The word ‘lethargic’ means to feel lack of energy, laziness, sluggish.
Example: He was feeling lethargic after the injury.
Example: With time, this dog has become lethargic.

c)Merry: The word ‘merry’ means happy, cheerful, pleasant, of high spirits.
Example: We wish you a Merry Christmas!
Example: we had a merry time at the restaurant.

d)Impressive: The word ‘impressive’ means making an impact, creating an impression, something exciting.
Example: His traits are quite impressive.
Example: They offered me an impressive salary.

The word ‘soothing’ is the synonym of the word ‘soporific’.

Hence, the correct answer is option a.

Note:
The words ‘soporific’ and ‘soothing’ have similar meanings, therefore they are synonymous. The words ‘lethargic’ should not be confused with the word ‘soporific’ as lethargic means short of energy, inactiveness; whereas soporific means drowsiness. The words ‘merry’ and ‘impressive’ have different meanings from ‘soporific’ , therefore there is no antonym among the given options.