Match the words given in List-I with their meanings given in List-II:-
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List-I (Word) |
List-II (Meanings) |
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(A) Neologism |
(I) Lasting for a short period of time |
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(B) Loquacious |
(II) A newly coined word or expression |
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(C) Isthmus |
(III) A person who talks continuously |
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(D) Ephemeral |
(IV) A narrow strip of land connecting two larger masses |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:-
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → (A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(IV), (D)-(I)
| List-I | List-II | Explanation | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| (A) Neologism | (II) A newly coined word or expression | From Greek "neo" (new) + "logos" (word): a new word or phrase that has recently come into use. | "Selfie" was a neologism only a few years ago. |
| (B) Loquacious | (III) A person who talks continuously | Loquacious means very talkative. A loquacious person talks a great deal. | Our loquacious neighbour can talk for an hour without a break. |
| (C) Isthmus | (IV) A narrow strip of land connecting two larger masses | An isthmus is a narrow neck of land with water on both sides that joins two larger land areas. | The Isthmus of Panama joins North and South America. |
| (D) Ephemeral | (I) Lasting for a short period of time | Ephemeral means short-lived, lasting a very short time. | Fame on social media is often ephemeral. |
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