Match the words in List-I with their synonyms in List-II.
| List-I (Words) | List-II (Synonyms) |
|---|---|
| (A) Conjecture | (I) Astounding |
| (B) Wily | (II) Speculation |
| (C) Paragon | (III) Model |
| (D) Stupendous | (IV) Crafty |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → (A)-(II), (B)-(IV), (C)-(III), (D)-(I)
| List-I | List-II | Explanation | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| (A) Conjecture | (II) Speculation | Conjecture means a guess made without full proof. Speculation means forming ideas without firm facts. They are synonyms. | Until the final list comes out, the name of the new captain is only conjecture. |
| (B) Wily | (IV) Crafty | Wily means clever at tricking others. Crafty means clever in a sly way. They are synonyms. | The wily monkey distracted us and ran off with the bananas. |
| (C) Paragon | (III) Model | Paragon means a perfect example of a good quality. Model means a person or thing worth copying. They are synonyms. | Our school nurse is a paragon of patience. |
| (D) Stupendous | (I) Astounding | Stupendous means amazingly large or impressive. Astounding means so surprising that it is hard to believe. They are synonyms. | The view from the top of Rohtang Pass was stupendous. |