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 solution:
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.

Hence, the correct answer is option a.
The word ‘soothing’ is the synonym of the word ‘soporific’.

Note: In the sentence given in the question, the statement is positive (give my regards to dear aunt), therefore the question tag has to be negative. Among the above given options there are two negative question tags option c and option d. Option d ‘can’t you’ is used to question someone’s capabilities. In the given sentence, there is no question of capability in giving regards to someone. Therefore it is a wrong option.