Select the synonym of the given word.The speaker’s monotonous voice lulled the audience to sleep.

Explanation:

The word “monotonous” means something that is boring, repetitive, and lacking variety or interest.

In the sentence, the speaker’s voice is so boring that it makes the audience fall asleep, which clearly matches the meaning of “dull.”

Why other options are wrong:

• ❌ Varied → means different or changing (opposite meaning)
• ❌ Exciting → means full of energy and interest (opposite meaning)
• ❌ Interesting → means engaging or attention-grabbing (opposite meaning)

Extra Facts (Important for Exams):

• Monotonous = boring due to lack of change in tone, sound, or activity
• Common uses:
  • Monotonous job
  • Monotonous speech
  • Monotonous routine

👉 Synonyms of monotonous:

• Dull
• Tedious
• Boring
• Repetitive

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