Match the words in List - I with their Antonyms in List - II.
List - I | List - II |
(A) Proliferate | (I) enduring |
(B) Brittle | (II) evasive |
(C) Callous | (III) dwindle |
(D) Candid | (IV) compassionate |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → (A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)
| List-I | List-II | Explanation | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| (A) Proliferate | (III) dwindle | Proliferate means to increase rapidly in number. Dwindle means to become gradually smaller in number or amount. They are antonyms. | Mobile phone shops have proliferated in our town. |
| (B) Brittle | (I) enduring | Brittle means hard but easily broken. Enduring means lasting for a long time, strong enough to last. They are antonyms. | Old bones become brittle and break easily. |
| (C) Callous | (IV) compassionate | Callous means cruel and uncaring about others' suffering. Compassionate means feeling pity and wanting to help. They are antonyms. | It was callous of him to laugh at the injured man. |
| (D) Candid | (II) evasive | Candid means open, frank and honest. Evasive means avoiding a direct answer. They are antonyms. | She gave a candid account of her mistakes. |
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