Match the words given in List I with the meanings given in List II:
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LIST I |
LIST II |
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A. exempli gratia |
I. Connection |
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B. nexus |
II. Shortcoming |
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C. Literati |
III. for example |
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D. Lacuna |
IV. Literary persons |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
| List-I | List-II | Explanation | Example |
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| (A) exempli gratia | (III) for example | A Latin phrase meaning for the sake of example. It is usually written in its short form e.g. | Eat more fruit, exempli gratia apples, oranges and bananas. |
| (B) nexus | (I) Connection | A Latin word meaning a connection or link between things, or a connected group. | The police uncovered a nexus between the smugglers and some officials. |
| (C) Literati | (IV) Literary persons | From Latin, well-read, educated people who are interested in literature. | The book launch was attended by the city's literati. |
| (D) Lacuna | (II) Shortcoming | A Latin word meaning a gap or missing part, hence a shortcoming or deficiency. | The report points out a serious lacuna in the new law. |
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