Which word means 'Dark and gloomy'?

• A. Somber
• B. Incandescent
• C. Monogamy
• D. Invariably

Answer: (A)

Dark and gloomy is best captured by the word somber. Somber describes a serious, solemn mood or atmosphere that feels heavy, often with a sense of sadness or dullness. It’s used for weather, rooms, or moods to convey that weighty, dark feeling. For example, a somber room might feel quiet and grave after bad news, or a somber mood can settle over a gathering when something upsetting has happened.

Incandescent refers to emitting light; it highlights brightness rather than mood, so it doesn’t fit the sense of darkness or gloom. Monogamy is about being in a relationship with one partner, which is unrelated to mood or atmosphere. Invariably means always or without exception, which also has nothing to do with how dark or dreary something feels.