Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Homonyms

Question:

What is the meaning of the terms " averse" and" adverse" respectively?

Options:

Amiable, Unfavourable

Strongly against, favourable

Strongly against, Unfavourable

Unfavourable, Amiable

Correct Answer:

Strongly against, Unfavourable

Explanation:

The answer is ☀ Strongly against, Unfavourable.

  • Averse means having a strong dislike or disinclination for something.
  • Adverse means unfavorable or harmful.

The two words are often confused because they sound similar. However, they have different meanings and are used in different contexts.

Averse is often used to describe someone's attitude towards something. For example, you might say "I am averse to violence" or "She is averse to taking risks."

Adverse is often used to describe the effects of something. For example, you might say "The weather conditions were adverse" or "The economic conditions were adverse."