Question

Which of the following is OPPOSITE in meaning of the word 'grieve' ?

• A. admire
• B. criticize
• C. rejoice
• D. lament

Answer 1

Answer:

C. rejoice

• Grieve means to feel deep sorrow or sadness.

• Rejoice means to feel great happiness or joy.

• Since joy is the opposite of sorrow, rejoice is the correct antonym.

Why others are wrong:

• Admire → to respect or like someone/something

• Criticize → to find fault

• Lament → to express sorrow (similar to grieve, not opposite)