Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. SCORCHING

Explanation

The correct option is (b) Icy. SCORCHING means extremely hot or burning in effect; it is used for intense heat (for example, scorching sun) and can also describe severe criticism. (Hindi meaning: झुलसाने वाला / बहुत गर्म) Example: The trekkers struggled under the scorching afternoon sun. Icy means extremely cold like ice, or lacking warmth in manner. It is the direct opposite of scorching heat. (Hindi meaning: बर्फ़ीला / बहुत ठं डा) Example: An icy wind swept through the valley at night. Synonyms of SCORCHING: burning, searing, blistering, blazing. Antonyms of SCORCHING: icy, cold, cool, chilly. Meanings of other given options: Option (a) Searing: extremely hot; burning; causing intense heat (Hindi meaning: झुलसाने वाला). Option (c) Blazing: very hot; shining brightly; flaming (Hindi meaning: दहकता / प्रचंड). Option (d) Incendiary: designed to cause fire; also inflammatory in speech (Hindi meaning: आग लगाने वाला / भड़काऊ). So the correct answer is (b)