Q22
EnglishVocabulary: Meaning, Synonyms & Antonyms
Choose the word that can correctly replace both the italicized words (shown here in quotes) in the following sentences. Sentence (i) — I appreciate his 'exuberant' nature. Sentence (ii) — Everyone at the party was in a 'festive' mood.
- a.excitable
- b.exorbitant
- c.exciting
- d.ebullient
Answer: (D) ebullient
"Ebullient" (from Latin "ebullire", to boil over) means cheerful, lively and full of energy, so it can describe both an exuberant nature and a festive mood. "Excitable" means easily excited or nervous and is not a compliment; "exorbitant" means unreasonably high, usually of prices; and "exciting" means causing excitement, which describes an event rather than a person's temperament. Noun: ebullience. Synonyms: buoyant, effervescent, vivacious, high-spirited.