Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Antonyms

Question:

Match the words in List - I with their Antonyms in List - II.

List - I

List - II

 (A) burn

 (I) complimentary 

 (B) derogatory

 (II) douse

 (C) abundance 

 (III) release

 (D) detain

 (IV) limited

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

(A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)

(A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)

(A)-(I), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(IV)

(A)-(II), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III)

Correct Answer:

(A)-(II), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III)

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) - (A)-(II), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III)

 

  • (A) Burn → (II) Douse

    • The antonym of "burn" is "douse," which means to extinguish a fire or flame.
  • (B) Derogatory → (I) Complimentary

    • The antonym of "derogatory" (insulting or critical) is "complimentary," which means expressing praise or approval.
  • (C) Abundance → (IV) Limited

    • The antonym of "abundance" (a large quantity) is "limited," which means restricted or small in quantity.
  • (D) Detain → (III) Release

    • The antonym of "detain" (to hold or keep in custody) is "release," which means to set free.