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:-
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)
| List-I | List-II | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| (A) I saw his real face once the veneer of politeness began to crack. | (III) veneer | A veneer is a thin outer layer, and figuratively a false outward show that hides the truth. His politeness was only on the surface. |
| (B) Venal journalists are prepared to do just about anything for the sake of money. | (IV) venal | Venal means willing to be bribed, ready to do wrong for money. |
| (C) He was well regarded in the community as a venerable old man. | (I) venerable | Venerable means respected because of age, wisdom or character. It goes with "well regarded". |
| (D) Why can't you forgive him for such a venial sin? | (II) venial | Venial means small and easily forgiven. A minor fault deserves forgiveness. |