Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the the option that is most opposite in meaning to the following word:

hilarity

  1. gloom

  2. heartiness

  3. weakness

  4. casualty

  5. paucity
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Hilarity means extreme amusement or boisterous laughter. Gloom means sadness, darkness, or lack of cheer - the direct emotional opposite. Heartiness actually relates to robustness and could be associated with laughter. Casualty means someone killed or injured, unrelated. Paucity means scarcity.

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