Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Synonyms

Question:

Match the words in List I with their correct synonyms from List II

LIST I

LIST II

A. Defile

I. Caution

B. Encroach

II. Hinder

C. Admonish

III. Contaminate

D. Hamper

IV. Trespass

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:-

Options:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer:

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

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II

Explanation:

A. Defile - III. Contaminate
B. Encroach - IV. Trespass
C. Admonish - I. Caution
D. Hamper - II. Hinder


Explanation:

A. Defile - III. Contaminate: "Defile" means to make something dirty or impure, which is synonymous with "contaminate."
B. Encroach - IV. Trespass: "Encroach" means to intrude on someone else's territory or rights, which is synonymous with "trespass."
C. Admonish - I. Caution: "Admonish" means to warn or reprimand someone firmly, which is synonymous with "caution."
D. Hamper - II. Hinder: "Hamper" means to hinder or impede the progress of something, which is synonymous with "hinder."