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Question:

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate words given in List-II-

List-I (Sentences)	List-II (Words)
(A) I saw his real face once the ____ of politeness began to crack.	(I) venerable
(B) ____ journalists are prepared to do just about anything for the sake of money.	(II) venial
(C) He was well regarded in the community as a ____ old man.	(III) veneer
(D) Why can't you forgive him for such a ____ sin?	(IV) venal

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:-

Options:

(A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)

(A)-(I), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(IV)

(A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III)

(A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)

Correct Answer:

(A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)

List-I (Sentences)	List-II (Words)	Explanation
(A) I saw his real face once the ____ of politeness began to crack.	(III) veneer	Veneer refers to a deceptive or superficial appearance; a facade.
(B) ____ journalists are prepared to do just about anything for the sake of money.	(IV) venal	Venal means susceptible to bribery; corrupt.
(C) He was well regarded in the community as a ____ old man.	(I) venerable	Venerable means accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character.
(D) Why can't you forgive him for such a ____ sin?	(II) venial	Venial means denoting a fault or sin that is relatively minor or easily excusable (often contrasted with mortal).