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.
NOSTALGIC
A. Soothing
B. Homesick
C. Diseased
D. Indolent

Answer 1

Hint: Nostalgic means to remember a good memory or to miss something. It is an adjective. An adjective is used to describe a noun. For example, Sara was feeling nostalgic about the good old school days.

Complete answer:
From the hint given to us, we know that nostalgic means. It is an adjective. Thus, the correct option must either be similar or opposite to the meaning of nostalgic.
Soothing means having a calming effect or pleasing to the senses. It is an adjective. We observe that it is neither opposite nor similar to the meaning of nostalgic. Hence, option A is not the correct answer.
Homesick means to miss home or to remember memories from home. It is an adjective. We observe that it is similar to the meaning of nostalgic. Hence, option B is possibly the correct answer.
Diseased means to be ailing from some disease or sickness. It is an adjective. We observe that it is neither opposite nor similar to the meaning of nostalgic. Hence, option C is not the correct answer.
Indolent means to avoid any physical exertion or being lazy. It is an adjective. We observe that it is neither opposite nor similar to the meaning of nostalgic. Hence, option D is not the correct answer.

After having observed and analysed all the given options, we can conclude that option B, homesick is the correct answer.

Note: Nostalgic can be used for missing anything from the past. However, being homesick is specific to missing home. You are required to have an extensive vocabulary to be able to identify the correct answer.