Match the words given in List-I with their antonyms given in List-II.
| List-I (Words) | List-II (Antonyms) |
|---|---|
| (A) Erudite | (I) Meticulous |
| (B) Dogmatic | (II) Ignorant |
| (C) Cantankerous | (III) Good-natured |
| (D) Slipshod | (IV) Open-minded |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → (A)-(II), (B)-(IV), (C)-(III), (D)-(I)
| List-I | List-II | Explanation | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| (A) Erudite | (II) Ignorant | Erudite means having a lot of knowledge from long study. Ignorant means having little or no knowledge. They are antonyms. | The erudite professor could answer questions on Sanskrit, history and music. |
| (B) Dogmatic | (IV) Open-minded | Dogmatic means sure that one’s own ideas are right and not willing to listen to others. Open-minded means ready to listen to new ideas. They are antonyms. | Our dogmatic coach would not try any new way of training. |
| (C) Cantankerous | (III) Good-natured | Cantankerous means bad-tempered and always ready to argue. Good-natured means kind, friendly and patient. They are antonyms. | The cantankerous old man shouted at the boys every time the ball fell in his garden. |
| (D) Slipshod | (I) Meticulous | Slipshod means careless and done without proper attention. Meticulous means very careful about every small detail. They are antonyms. | The slipshod repair work left the roof leaking again within a week. |