Match the words in List I with their Antonyms in List II:
List I | List II |
A. Defame | I. Hero |
B. Novice | II. Expert |
C. Defunct | III. Praise |
D. Antagonist | IV. Functioning |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
| List-I | List-II | Explanation | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| (A) Defame | (III) Praise | Defame means to damage someone's good name by saying bad things. Praise means to speak well of. The two words are antonyms. | He sued the newspaper for defaming him. |
| (B) Novice | (II) Expert | A novice is a beginner with little experience. An expert has great skill or knowledge. The two words are antonyms. | As a novice, he was not allowed to drive alone. |
| (C) Defunct | (IV) Functioning | Defunct means no longer existing or working. Functioning means working properly. The two words are antonyms. | The old mill has been defunct for years. |
| (D) Antagonist | (I) Hero | An antagonist is an opponent, or the character who opposes the hero in a story. The hero is the main good character. The two words are opposite in meaning. | In the novel the antagonist is a greedy landlord. |
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