Match the words given in List-I with their antonyms given in List-II.
| List-I (Words) | List-II (Antonyms) |
|---|---|
| (A) Candour | (I) Reluctance |
| (B) Alacrity | (II) Extraordinary |
| (C) Insolent | (III) Respectful |
| (D) Mundane | (IV) Deceit |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → (A)-(IV), (B)-(I), (C)-(III), (D)-(II)
| List-I | List-II | Explanation | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| (A) Candour | (IV) Deceit | Candour means honesty in saying what one really thinks. Deceit means hiding the truth to trick someone. They are antonyms. | We liked the doctor’s candour about how long the treatment would take. |
| (B) Alacrity | (I) Reluctance | Alacrity means quick and cheerful willingness. Reluctance means not wanting to do something. They are antonyms. | The children agreed with alacrity when Mausi offered to take them out for golgappas. |
| (C) Insolent | (III) Respectful | Insolent means rude and showing no respect. Respectful means polite and showing respect. They are antonyms. | The boy’s insolent reply to the bus conductor shocked the other passengers. |
| (D) Mundane | (II) Extraordinary | Mundane means dull and ordinary, part of the daily routine. Extraordinary means very unusual or special. They are antonyms. | Paying bills and buying milk are mundane jobs, but someone has to do them. |