Question

Choose the option which means the opposite of the given word-
Shrill
(a)Weak
(b)Soft
(c)Inaudible
(d)Blunt

Answer 1

Hint: Here, we have to find the opposite of the given word. Try to understand the meaning of the given word. Now go through the options, recall what they mean and choose the one that means the opposite or is closest to meaning the opposite of the given word.

Complete answer: Antonyms are words that have contrasting, or the opposite, meanings. Shrill means (of a voice or sound) high- pitched and piercing. For eg. Who gave orders? he said in his shrill, harsh voice.
We will have a look at each option carefully and know their meaning and then figure out the answer through it:
Option ‘a’ weak means lacking the power to perform physically standing tasks, having little physical strength or energy. For eg. She was recovering from the flu and was very weak.
Option ‘b’ soft means easy to mould, cut, compress, or fold; not hard or firm to the touch. For eg. She had grown soft in five years of city life.
Option 'c' inaudible means unable to be heard. For eg. The sound is inaudible to humans but can be heard by dogs.
Option ‘d’ blunt means (of a cutting implement) not having a sharp edge or point. For eg. The victim suffered a blow to the head from a blunt instrument.
After analysing each option carefully and knowing their meaning, we came to the point that option “b” is the correct answer. So the word opposite to the meaning 'shrill' is 'soft'.

Note: Some synonyms for “shrill” are howl, scream, screech, shriek, squall, etc. Some antonyms for “shrill” are murmur, mutter, whisper, etc.