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Choose the word which is nearly opposite in meaning to the given word ‘CACOPHONOUS’

Tamed
Harmonious
Domestic
Silent

Correct Answer: Harmonious

Explanation:

Cacophonous means loud or noisy

Tamed means make less powerful and easier to control

Harmonious means tuneful, melodious → which is nearly opposite in meaning to Cacophonous

Domestic means relating to the running of a home

Silent means not making any sound.

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