WBCS.LIVE practice question

Choose the word opposite in meaning to the word underlined below: Mary’s patience and serenity won the admiration of all who saw her.

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. holiness
  2. placidity
  3. agitation
  4. equanimity

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: agitation

Explanation: ✅ Correct Answer: C) agitation 📚 Explanation: The word 'serenity' refers to a state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled. To find the opposite meaning, we look for a word that describes disturbance or excitement. 'Agitation' represents a state of anxiety or nervous excitement, making it the direct antonym of serenity.