Match the words given in List-I with their antonyms given in List-II.
| List-I (Words) | List-II (Antonyms) |
|---|---|
| (A) Zealous | (I) Meagre |
| (B) Prosaic | (II) Anxious |
| (C) Nonchalant | (III) Apathetic |
| (D) Copious | (IV) Imaginative |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)
| List-I | List-II | Explanation | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| (A) Zealous | (III) Apathetic | Zealous means full of energy and eagerness for a cause or a task. Apathetic means showing no interest or feeling at all. They are antonyms. | The zealous volunteers cleaned the whole beach by noon. |
| (B) Prosaic | (IV) Imaginative | Prosaic means dull and ordinary, with nothing new in it. Imaginative means full of new and clever ideas. They are antonyms. | The essay had no mistakes, but it was too prosaic to win a prize. |
| (C) Nonchalant | (II) Anxious | Nonchalant means calm and relaxed, as if one is not worried. Anxious means worried and nervous. They are antonyms. | Arjun looked nonchalant before the interview, though he had not slept all night. |
| (D) Copious | (I) Meagre | Copious means in large amounts. Meagre means very small in amount, less than needed. They are antonyms. | Nisha took copious notes during the biology lecture. |