Match the words given in List-I with their synonyms in List-II
| List-I | List-II | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Word | Synonym | ||
| (A) | Esoteric | (I) | Synchronous |
| (B) | Concurrent | (II) | Languor |
| (C) | Lassitude | (III) | Obdurate |
| (D) | Obstinate | (IV) | Enigmatic |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → (A) - (IV), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (III)
| List-I | List-II | Explanation | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| (A) Esoteric | (IV) Enigmatic | Esoteric means understood only by a few people with special knowledge. Enigmatic means mysterious and hard to understand. Enigmatic is the synonym among the options. | The lecture was too esoteric for the general audience. |
| (B) Concurrent | (I) Synchronous | Concurrent means happening at the same time. Synchronous means occurring at the same time or rate. The two words are synonyms. | The court ordered the two sentences to run concurrently. |
| (C) Lassitude | (II) Languor | Lassitude means physical or mental tiredness and lack of energy. Languor means a pleasant or heavy tiredness of body or mind. The two words are synonyms. | A deep lassitude came over her after the long journey. |
| (D) Obstinate | (III) Obdurate | Obstinate means stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion. Obdurate means hard-hearted and unmoved by persuasion. The two words are synonyms. | The obstinate child refused to apologise. |
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