Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Synonyms

Question:

Match the words in List-I with the meanings in List-II

List-I (Words)

List-II (Meanings)

(A) Denizen

(I) Express disapproval of

(B) Depravity

(II) Ridicule

(C) Deprecate

(III) Inhabitant

(D) Deride

(IV) Extreme wickedness

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer:

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

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)

List-I (Words)

List-II (Meanings)

Explanation    

(A) Denizen

(III) Inhabitant

A denizen is an inhabitant or occupant of a particular place.

(B) Depravity

(IV) Extreme wickedness

Depravity means moral corruption or extreme wickedness.

(C) Deprecate

(I) Express disapproval of

To deprecate means to express disapproval of, belittle, or minimize.

(D) Deride

(II) Ridicule

To deride means to express contempt for; ridicule.