Match the synonyms for the words in List - I with those in List - II.
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List - I |
List – II |
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(A) |
Astute |
(I) |
Villain |
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(B) |
Knave |
(II) |
Wise |
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(C) |
Lucid |
(III) |
Subservient |
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(D) |
Servile |
(IV) |
Clear |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → (A)-(II), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III)
| List-I | List-II | Explanation | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| (A) Astute | (II) Wise | Astute means clever and quick to see what is to one's advantage. Wise means showing good judgement. The two words are synonyms. | An astute businessman, he sold the shares before the prices fell. |
| (B) Knave | (I) Villain | A knave is a dishonest, deceitful man. A villain is a wicked person. The two words are synonyms. | The old tale tells of a knave who cheated the king. |
| (C) Lucid | (IV) Clear | Lucid means expressed in a way that is easy to understand. Clear means easy to understand. The two words are synonyms. | The teacher gave a lucid explanation of the theorem. |
| (D) Servile | (III) Subservient | Servile means too eager to please and obey others. Subservient means ready to obey others without question. The two words are synonyms. | His servile manner towards the boss annoyed his colleagues. |
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