Question

1. jovial

synonym:

• a) happy
• b) angry
• c) miserable
• d) sad

antonym:

• a) cheerful
• b) melancholy
• c) jovial
• d) light - hearted

1. volition

synonym:

• a) choice
• b) obligation
• c) compulsion
• d) force

Explanation:

• For "Jovial" (Synonym):
• "Jovial" means cheerful and friendly. "Happy" is a close synonym as it also conveys a positive emotional state. "Angry" means feeling strong displeasure, "Miserable" means wretchedly unhappy, and "Sad" means feeling sorrow, which are not synonyms of "Jovial".
• For "Jovial" (Antonym):
• An antonym of "Jovial" (cheerful) is "Melancholy" which means feeling sad and pensive. "Cheerful" and "Light - hearted" are similar in meaning to "Jovial", and "Jovial" is the word itself, not an antonym.
• For "Volition" (Synonym):
• "Volition" refers to the faculty or power of using one's will. "Choice" is a synonym as it involves an act of selecting based on will. "Obligation" means a duty or commitment, "Compulsion" means an irresistible urge, and "Force" means physical strength or power, which are not synonyms of "Volition".

Answer:

• Jovial (Synonym): A. Happy
• Jovial (Antonym): B. Melancholy
• Volition (Synonym): A. Choice