Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in brackets to fill in the blank.
The _______(chill) of the sun on his face was a welcome respite from the chilly morning air.
Option 1: glow
Option 2: blush
Option 3: warmth
Option 4: brightness
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Correct Answer: warmth
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
The sentence describes the feeling of the sun on the person's face as a welcome relief from the cold morning air. The word chill in brackets signifies the coldness or coolness associated with the morning air. So, the contrasting feeling caused by the sun on the face would be its opposite, which is warmth.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
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