Choose the synonym of the words given in list-I with the ones given in list-II.
Match List-I with List-II
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List-I |
List-II |
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(A) Adhere |
(I) awareness |
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(B) Abolish |
(II) pardon |
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(C) Acumen |
(III) comply |
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(D) Absolve |
(IV) annul |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)
| List-I | List-II | Explanation | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| (A) Adhere | (III) comply | To adhere to a rule means to follow it faithfully. To comply means to act as a rule or request demands. Both mean obeying a rule, so they are synonyms. | All players must adhere to the rules of the game. |
| (B) Abolish | (IV) annul | To abolish means to end a law, system or practice officially. To annul means to declare something no longer valid. Both mean officially cancelling something, so they are synonyms. | Many countries have abolished the death penalty. |
| (C) Acumen | (I) awareness | Acumen means the ability to understand situations quickly and judge them well. Awareness means knowledge or understanding of a situation. Both refer to a sharp understanding, so awareness is the nearest synonym among the List-II words. | Her business acumen made the shop a success. |
| (D) Absolve | (II) pardon | To absolve means to declare someone free from guilt or blame. To pardon means to forgive someone for a wrong. Both mean freeing a person from blame, so they are synonyms. | The court absolved him of all charges. |
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