Match the words given in List-I with their antonyms given in List-II.
| List-I (Words) | List-II (Antonyms) |
|---|---|
| (A) Potent | (I) Dishearten |
| (B) Mirth | (II) Foreign |
| (C) Embolden | (III) Weak |
| (D) Indigenous | (IV) Sorrow |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)
| List-I | List-II | Explanation | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| (A) Potent | (III) Weak | Potent means very strong and having a powerful effect. Weak means having little strength or effect. They are antonyms. | The doctor said the new painkiller is potent, so Papa must take only half a tablet. |
| (B) Mirth | (IV) Sorrow | Mirth means happiness and laughter. Sorrow means a feeling of deep sadness. They are antonyms. | The hall rang with mirth when the magician pulled a pigeon out of his cap. |
| (C) Embolden | (I) Dishearten | Embolden means to give someone the courage to do something. Dishearten means to make someone lose hope or courage. They are antonyms. | Her first prize at the district meet emboldened Sana to try for the state team. |
| (D) Indigenous | (II) Foreign | Indigenous means belonging naturally to a place. Foreign means coming from another country or place. They are antonyms. | The forest department is planting indigenous trees like neem and peepal along the highway. |