Match the words in List - I with the antonyms in List - II.
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List – I |
List – II |
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(A) Tainted |
(I) Turbulent |
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(B) Yell |
(II) Pure |
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(C) Placid |
(III) Bright |
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(D) Murky |
(IV) Mute |
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)-(I), (D)-(III)
| List-I | List-II | Explanation | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| (A) Tainted | (II) Pure | Tainted means spoilt or made impure by something bad. Pure means clean and unmixed. They are antonyms. | The tainted food made several guests ill. |
| (B) Yell | (IV) Mute | To yell is to shout loudly. Mute means silent, not speaking. They are antonyms. | The coach yelled at the players to run faster. |
| (C) Placid | (I) Turbulent | Placid means calm and peaceful. Turbulent means disturbed and violent. They are antonyms. | The lake was placid in the early morning. |
| (D) Murky | (III) Bright | Murky means dark and dirty, hard to see through. Bright means full of light. They are antonyms. | The fish could not be seen in the murky water. |
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