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. |