Question

Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
SCINTILLATING
A. Smouldering
B. Glittering
C. Touching
D. Warming

Answer 1

Hint: The word ‘scintillating’ means vivacious , brilliantly skilful, sparkling or shining brightly. Example: The stars were scintillating. Therefore , We will look for an option which describes the given word in the best way possible.

Complete answer:
Let us analyse each option individually to figure out the correct answer.

A. Smouldering : The word ‘smouldering’ means a flameless form of combustion, that is, burning with smoke but no flame. Example: He smouldered the cigarette. This option doesn’t express the meaning of the given word. Therefore, this is not the correct answer.

B. Glittering : The word ‘glittering’ means shining, twinkling, shimmering with a sparkling light. Example: The chandeliers were glittering. This option expresses the meaning of the given word. Therefore, this is the correct option.

C. Touching : The word ‘touching’ means sympathetic feelings or gratitude, or to be in or make contact. Example: His life story was really touching. This option doesn’t express the meaning of the given word. Therefore, this is not the correct answer.

D. Warming: The word ‘warming’ means , giving a moderate degree of heat, friendly, cordial, something with a soothing effect. Example: A mother’s hug is always warming. This option doesn’t express the meaning of the given word. Therefore, this is not the correct answer.

Hence, the correct answer is Option ‘B’.

Note:Though the word ‘scintillating’ have other meanings also, but, the word ‘scintillating’ and ‘glittering’ have common meaning in the reference of shining, shimmering a bright light. Some more synonyms of the word ‘scintillating’ are dazzling, lively. Some antonyms of the same word are dull. Example: It all looked so lively.