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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

PUNGENT


1. biting
2. sharp
3. mild
4. sour
5.

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Correct Answer - Option 3 : mild

The correct answer is 'mild'.

  • The word 'Pungent' means '(used about a smell) very strong.' ((गंध) बहुत तीखी)
  • The antonyms of the word 'Pungent' are 'bland, mild'. 
  • From the antonyms of the given word, we can say that the word 'Mild' is the opposite in meaning.
  • The word 'Mild' means 'not strong; not very bad.' (नरम; हलका) 
     

Hence, the correct answer is Option 3. Let's see the meaning of other given options:-

Words Meaning
Biting to cut or attack somebody/something with your teeth.
(दाँतों से काटना; दाँतों से काटकर हमला करना)
 Sharp  having a very thin but strong edge or point; that can cut or make a hole in something easily.
(तेज़ धार या नोंक वाला, धारदार या नोकदार; जो आसानी से किसी वस्‍तु को काट दे या उसमें छेद कर दे, पैना, तीक्ष्‍ण)
Sour having a sharp taste like that of a lemon.
(नींबू के जैसे तीखे स्‍वाद वाला; खट्टा, अम्‍ल)

 

  • The synonyms of the word 'Pungent' are 'strong, powerful, pervasive, penetrating, suffocating, stifling, sharp, acrid, acid, sour, biting. stinging, burning, smarting, irritating'.
  • Example of 'Pungent' in a sentence:
    • He put a tray of garlic bread into the oven and the pungent smell of warming cheese filled the room.

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