Match the words in List I with their Antonyms in List II:
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List I |
List II |
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A. Pretentious |
I. Unequal |
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B. Egalitarian |
II. Energetic |
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C. Accord |
III. Unassuming |
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D. Lackadaisical |
IV. Dissent |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
| List-I | List-II | Explanation | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| (A) Pretentious | (III) Unassuming | Pretentious means trying to seem more important or cultured than one is. Unassuming means modest, not wanting to draw attention. The two words are antonyms. | He used long, pretentious words to impress the guests. |
| (B) Egalitarian | (I) Unequal | Egalitarian means believing that all people are equal and should have equal rights. Unequal means not equal, unfair. The two words are opposite in meaning. | They dreamt of an egalitarian society. |
| (C) Accord | (IV) Dissent | Accord means agreement. Dissent means disagreement with an official or common view. The two words are antonyms. | The two sides reached an accord on trade. |
| (D) Lackadaisical | (II) Energetic | Lackadaisical means lacking enthusiasm and effort, careless. Energetic means full of energy and activity. The two words are antonyms. | His lackadaisical attitude cost him the job. |
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