Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Antonyms

Question:

Match List – I with List – II.

 List – I
 (Word)

 List – II
 (Antonyms)

 (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:

Options:

(A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(IV)

(A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)

(A)-(II), (B)-(I), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)

(A)-(III), (B)-(II), (C)-(I), (D)-(IV)

Correct Answer:

(A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(IV)

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) - (A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(IV)

 

  • (A) modest - (III) arrogant: Modest means humble, while arrogant means having an exaggerated sense of one's own importance.
  • (B) munificent - (II) scarce: Munificent means very generous, while scarce means in short supply or not plentiful.
  • (C) numerous - (I) frugal: Numerous means many, while frugal means sparing or economical, particularly in the use of resources.
  • (D) mild - (IV) rough: Mild means gentle or not harsh, while rough means having an uneven or irregular surface or being harsh.