Match the words given in List-I with the similar meaning words given in List-II
| List-I | List-II | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| (A) | Exiguous | (I) | Early |
| (B) | Primordial | (II) | Unconquerable |
| (C) | Monumental | (III) | Scanty |
| (D) | Invincible | (IV) | Colossal |
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II)
| List-I | List-II | Explanation | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| (A) Exiguous | (III) Scanty | Exiguous means very small in amount (Latin exiguus, scanty). Scanty means barely enough. They are synonyms. | The family lived on an exiguous income. |
| (B) Primordial | (I) Early | Primordial means existing from the very beginning of time (Latin primus, first + ordiri, to begin). Early means near the beginning. They are synonyms. | Primordial forests once covered the island. |
| (C) Monumental | (IV) Colossal | Monumental means very great in size or importance. Colossal means extremely large. They are synonyms. | Building the dam was a monumental task. |
| (D) Invincible | (II) Unconquerable | Invincible means too strong to be defeated. Unconquerable means impossible to overcome. They are synonyms. | The team seemed invincible that year. |
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