Match the words given in List-I with their antonyms given in List-II.
| List-I (Words) | List-II (Antonyms) |
|---|---|
| (A) Divulge | (I) Temporary |
| (B) Scold | (II) Conceal |
| (C) Negligible | (III) Considerable |
| (D) Perpetual | (IV) Praise |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → (A)-(II), (B)-(IV), (C)-(III), (D)-(I)
| List-I | List-II | Explanation | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| (A) Divulge | (II) Conceal | Divulge means to tell something that was secret. Conceal means to hide something or keep it secret. They are antonyms. | Sonu refused to divulge where he had hidden the birthday gift. |
| (B) Scold | (IV) Praise | Scold means to speak angrily to someone because they did something wrong. Praise means to say that someone has done well. They are antonyms. | Maa scolded us for leaving the fan on all day. |
| (C) Negligible | (III) Considerable | Negligible means so small that it does not matter. Considerable means large in size or amount. They are antonyms. | The damage to the car was negligible, just a small scratch. |
| (D) Perpetual | (I) Temporary | Perpetual means going on for ever or for a very long time. Temporary means lasting only for a short time. They are antonyms. | The perpetual honking outside our flat makes it hard to study. |