Question

Choose the option that is closest in meaning to the word given below.
TEDIUM

• A. Variation
• B. Excitement
• C. Diversion
• D. Monotony

Hint:

Think of a "tedious" task: the same thing repeated over and over with no variety.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

"Tedium" refers to the state of being tedious: a feeling of boredom caused by long, dull, or repetitive activity. The question wants the option that matches this sense of dull repetition.

1. Variation: This means a change or difference from the usual, the opposite of dull repetition, so it does not fit.
2. Excitement: This means a feeling of enthusiasm or thrill, the opposite of boredom, so it cannot match tedium.
3. Diversion: This means something that distracts or entertains, again the opposite of a boring, repetitive state.
4. Monotony: This means a lack of variety and interest, causing boredom from the same thing repeated again and again, which is exactly what tedium describes.

"Monotony" is the word that shares tedium's sense of dull, repetitive boredom.

Let's summarize:

• Tedium means boredom from long, dull repetition.
• Variation, excitement, and diversion all suggest relief from boredom, the opposite of what tedium means.

So the correct answer is "Monotony."