Match the words in List I with their Antonyms in List II:
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LIST I |
LIST II |
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A. Frank |
I. Sturdy |
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B. Chubby |
II. Glee |
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C. Fragile |
III. Secretive |
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D. Glum |
IV. Slender |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
| List-I | List-II | Explanation | Example |
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| (A) Frank | (III) Secretive | Frank means open and honest in speech. Secretive means hiding one's thoughts or plans. They are antonyms. | She gave a frank opinion of my work. |
| (B) Chubby | (IV) Slender | Chubby means slightly fat, plump. Slender means thin in a graceful way. They are antonyms. | The baby has chubby cheeks. |
| (C) Fragile | (I) Sturdy | Fragile means easily broken. Sturdy means strong and solidly built. They are antonyms. | Handle the glass vase with care. It is fragile. |
| (D) Glum | (II) Glee | Glum means sad and gloomy. Glee means great delight. They are opposite in meaning (glum is an adjective, glee a noun). | He looked glum after losing the match. |
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