Match the words in List I with their correct synonyms from List II
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LIST I |
LIST II |
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A. Defile |
I. Caution |
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B. Encroach |
II. Hinder |
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C. Admonish |
III. Contaminate |
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D. Hamper |
IV. Trespass |
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. Defile | III. Contaminate | To defile is to make something dirty or impure, often something sacred. To contaminate is to make impure by adding something harmful. They are synonyms. | Throwing waste into the holy river defiles it. |
| B. Encroach | IV. Trespass | To encroach is to go beyond one's limits into another's land or rights. To trespass is to enter another's land without permission. They are synonyms. | The shopkeepers have encroached on the footpath. |
| C. Admonish | I. Caution | To admonish is to warn or scold someone gently. To caution is to warn someone about a danger or a fault. They are synonyms. | The coach admonished the players for arriving late. |
| D. Hamper | II. Hinder | To hamper is to slow down or obstruct. To hinder is to make it difficult for something to happen. They are synonyms. | Heavy rain hampered the rescue work. |
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