Match the words given in List-I with their antonyms given in List-II.
| List-I (Words) | List-II (Antonyms) |
|---|---|
| (A) Bleak | (I) Admire |
| (B) Bigotry | (II) Liable |
| (C) Scorn | (III) Tolerance |
| (D) Exempt | (IV) Hopeful |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → (A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)
| List-I | List-II | Explanation | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| (A) Bleak | (IV) Hopeful | Bleak means without hope of anything good. Hopeful means expecting that something good will happen. They are antonyms. | After the factory shut down, the future looked bleak for the workers of the town. |
| (B) Bigotry | (III) Tolerance | Bigotry means unfair dislike of people whose religion, caste or views are different. Tolerance means willingness to accept beliefs and ways different from one’s own. They are antonyms. | The play shows how bigotry can divide a peaceful mohalla. |
| (C) Scorn | (I) Admire | Scorn means to show that you think someone or something is worthless. Admire means to respect and think highly of someone or something. They are antonyms. | Some relatives scorned Priya’s choice of fine arts over medicine. |
| (D) Exempt | (II) Liable | Exempt means free from a duty, rule or payment that others must follow. Liable means bound by law to pay or do something. They are antonyms. | Senior citizens are exempt from the entry fee at the museum. |