Question

Choose the word opposite in meaning to the following:
'Appalling'

• A. Shocking
• B. Consoling
• C. Scaring
• D. Horrifying

Hint:

“Appalling” is often used for something terrible or shocking.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept:
Antonyms are words having opposite meanings.

Step 1: Understand the word “Appalling”. “Appalling” means: \[ \text{very shocking or horrifying} \]

Step 2: Identify the opposite meaning. The opposite idea should express comfort or reassurance.

Step 3: Check the options.
• Shocking → similar meaning
• Consoling → opposite meaning
• Scaring → similar meaning
• Horrifying → similar meaning

Step 4: Choose the correct antonym. Thus: \[ \text{Consoling} \] is the correct opposite word.

Step 5: Conclusion. Hence, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{\text{Consoling}} \]