Match the words given in List-I with their meanings given in List-II
| LIST-I (Words) | LIST-II (Meanings) | ||
| A. | Loath | I. | Tactful |
| B. | Loathe | II. | Detest |
| C. | Discreet | III. | Separate |
| D. | Discrete | IV. | Unwilling |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → A - IV, B - II, C - I, D - III
| List-I | List-II | Explanation | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Loath | IV. Unwilling | Loath is an adjective meaning unwilling or reluctant to do something; unwilling has the same meaning. The two words are synonyms. | She was loath to leave her old friends. |
| B. Loathe | II. Detest | Loathe is a verb meaning to hate very strongly; detest has the same meaning. The two words are synonyms. Loath (adjective, unwilling) and loathe (verb, hate) differ by the final "e". | I loathe waking up early on Sundays. |
| C. Discreet | I. Tactful | Discreet means careful in what one says or does, so as not to cause embarrassment or reveal secrets; tactful means careful not to hurt others' feelings. The two words are synonyms. | The secretary was discreet about her employer's private affairs. |
| D. Discrete | III. Separate | Discrete means separate and distinct; separate has the same meaning. The two words are synonyms. Discreet (careful, tactful) and discrete (separate) sound alike but differ in spelling and meaning. | The course is divided into five discrete units. |