Match the words in List I with their meanings in List II:
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LIST I |
LIST II |
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A. Alter ego |
I. A retired professor, retaining honorary title |
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B. Bona fide |
II. An alternate aspect of one's personality |
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C. Emeritus |
III. Pen name |
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D. Nom de plume |
IV. Honest intentions |
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
Now, let's match them correctly:
A. Alter ego → II. An alternate aspect of one's personality
B. Bona fide → IV. Honest intentions
C. Emeritus → I. A retired professor, retaining honorary title
D. Nom de plume → III. Pen name
Explanation:
Alter ego (A) refers to an alternative personality or persona.
Bona fide (B) means genuine or sincere, indicating honest intentions.
Emeritus (C) refers to someone, typically a professor, who has retired but retains their title as an honor.
Nom de plume (D) is a French term meaning "pen name," used by authors instead of their real names.