Match the words in List-I with their synonyms in List-II.
| List-I (Words) | List-II (Synonyms) |
|---|---|
| (A) Glib | (I) Stubborn |
| (B) Odium | (II) Embrace |
| (C) Espouse | (III) Slick |
| (D) Refractory | (IV) Hatred |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)
| List-I | List-II | Explanation | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| (A) Glib | (III) Slick | Glib means speaking smoothly and easily, but without real thought or honesty. Slick means smooth and clever in a way that is hard to trust. They are synonyms. | The glib salesman had a ready answer for every question about the old scooter. |
| (B) Odium | (IV) Hatred | Odium means strong dislike felt by many people. Hatred means very strong dislike. They are synonyms. | The contractor faced the odium of the whole town after the new road broke in the first rain. |
| (C) Espouse | (II) Embrace | Espouse means to accept and support an idea or cause. Embrace means to accept an idea or belief willingly. They are synonyms. | My aunt began to espouse organic farming after her trip to Sikkim. |
| (D) Refractory | (I) Stubborn | Refractory means stubborn and hard to control. Stubborn means refusing to change your mind or behaviour. They are synonyms. | Even the strict new warden could not manage the refractory boys of Hostel C. |