Match the words in List - I with their Antonyms in List - II.
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List - I |
List - II |
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(A) burn |
(I) complimentary |
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(B) derogatory |
(II) douse |
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(C) abundance |
(III) release |
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(D) detain |
(IV) limited |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → (A)-(II), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III)
| List-I | List-II | Explanation | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| (A) burn | (II) douse | Burn means to be on fire or to set on fire. Douse means to put out a fire by pouring water on it. The two words are antonyms. | The firemen doused the flames within an hour. |
| (B) derogatory | (I) complimentary | Derogatory means showing a low opinion, insulting. Complimentary means expressing praise or admiration. The two words are antonyms. | He was punished for making derogatory remarks about his classmate. |
| (C) abundance | (IV) limited | Abundance means a very large quantity, more than enough. Limited means small in amount, restricted. The two words are opposite in meaning. | Kerala has an abundance of coconut trees. |
| (D) detain | (III) release | Detain means to keep someone in custody or hold him back. Release means to set free. The two words are antonyms. | The police detained two men for questioning. |