Match List – I with List – II.
|
List – I |
List – II |
|
(A) modest |
(I) frugal |
|
(B) munificent |
(II) scarce |
|
(C) numerous |
(III) arrogant |
|
(D) mild |
(IV) rough |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → (A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(IV)
| List-I | List-II | Explanation | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| (A) modest | (III) arrogant | Modest means not boastful about one's abilities. Arrogant means proud and full of one's own importance. They are antonyms. | Despite her success, she remained modest. |
| (B) munificent | (I) frugal | Munificent means very generous in giving. Frugal means careful and sparing with money. They are antonyms. | A munificent donor paid for the new library. |
| (C) numerous | (II) scarce | Numerous means very many. Scarce means not enough, very few. They are antonyms. | He has made numerous trips to Shimla. |
| (D) mild | (IV) rough | Mild means gentle and soft. Rough means harsh or violent. They are antonyms. | The weather in Bengaluru is mild all year. |
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