Direction: Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in brackets to fill in the blank. The smell of (formerly) brewed coffee wafted through the air, _______ beckoning him to start his day.

Explanation

The correct answer is "subsequently." Key Points The word "formerly" means previously or in the past. (अतीत में; अब से पहले) Example: The European Union was formerly called the European Community. The antonym of "formerly" is "subsequently." "Subsequently" means afterward or later. (बाद में, तदनंतर) Example: The rumours were subsequently found to be untrue. The sentence suggests that the smell of coffee is inviting the person to start their day. The use of "wafted through the air" creates a sensory image of the aroma spreading around. The correct answer is Option 4. Correct sentence: The smell of subsequently brewed coffee wafted through the air, beckoning him to start his day. Additional Information Option 1 (hitherto) means until now or up to a particular time. (अभी तक) Option 2 (quickly) means at a fast pace or with speed. (जल्‍दी, शीघ्र; थोड़े समय में) Option 3 (preserved) means to maintain or keep something in its original state. (किसी वस्‍तु को सुरक्षित या अच्‍छी हालत में रखना)