Vocabulary—Antonyms MCQ: Identify the most appropriate antonym of ‘‘ANNOY’’; carefully contrast irritation, bother, and vexation with pleasing or satisfying someone for high-precision verbal reasoning.

Given data

• Word: annoy = irritate, bother, vex.
• Options: Praise, Rejoice, Please, Reward

Concept/Approach
The antonym should express giving satisfaction or delight, directly countering irritation.

Option analysis
Please: to give pleasure; direct opposite of annoy. ✅Praise: commend; not always opposite of irritate. ❌Rejoice: feel joy oneself; does not counter the act of annoying. ❌Reward: give a return for service; unrelated to irritation vs. satisfaction. ❌

Verification
If a noise annoys a neighbor, a quiet song may please the neighbor; the actions are antonymic in effect.

Final Answer
Please