Match the words in List-I with their synonyms in List-II.
| List-I (Words) | List-II (Synonyms) |
|---|---|
| (A) Pliant | (I) Burdensome |
| (B) Deferential | (II) Flexible |
| (C) Onerous | (III) Emerging |
| (D) Incipient | (IV) Respectful |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → (A)-(II), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(III)
| List-I | List-II | Explanation | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| (A) Pliant | (II) Flexible | Pliant means bending easily without breaking. Flexible means able to bend easily. They are synonyms. | Basket makers soak the cane in water to keep it pliant. |
| (B) Deferential | (IV) Respectful | Deferential means showing respect and readily accepting another person’s wishes. Respectful means showing respect. They are synonyms. | The young clerk was always deferential to the senior officers. |
| (C) Onerous | (I) Burdensome | Onerous means needing a lot of effort and causing worry. Burdensome means heavy and hard to carry or bear. They are synonyms. | Looking after the whole family alone was an onerous task for Sunita. |
| (D) Incipient | (III) Emerging | Incipient means just beginning to appear or develop. Emerging means starting to appear. They are synonyms. | The blood test showed incipient diabetes, so Papa cut down on sweets at once. |