Match the words given in LIST-I with their antonyms given in LIST-II
| LIST-I Word | LIST-II Antonym | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| A. | Palpable | I. | Pleasing |
| B. | Peevish | II. | Dubious |
| C. | Plumb | III. | Intangible |
| D. | Propitious | IV. | Unfavourable |
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 - II, D - IV
| List-I | List-II | Explanation | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| (A) Palpable | (III) Intangible | Palpable means so real or strong that it can be touched or felt; intangible means that cannot be touched. The two are antonyms. | There was a palpable tension in the examination hall. |
| (B) Peevish | (I) Pleasing | Peevish means easily annoyed and complaining; pleasing means agreeable, giving pleasure. The two are antonyms. | The child grew peevish when he was hungry. |
| (C) Plumb | (II) Dubious | Plumb (adjective) means perfectly vertical, true and precise; dubious means doubtful, not to be relied upon. | The mason checked that the wall was plumb. |
| (D) Propitious | (IV) Unfavourable | Propitious means favourable, giving a good chance of success; unfavourable is its opposite. | The clear sky was a propitious sign for the rocket launch. |
Note: "Plumb" and "dubious" are not a standard pair of antonyms: "plumb" means perfectly vertical or precise, and "dubious" means doubtful. Pair (C)-(II) fits only by elimination; (A), (B) and (D) fix the answer as Option (4).
The following words have also been asked in other CUET (UG) English papers:
| Word | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| palpable | – | 22-05 S2 | – | – | – |
| peevish | 12-05 S2 | 21-05 S2 23-05 S1 | – | 12-06 S3 | – |
| propitious | 31-05 S1 | – | – | – | – |
| dubious | 18-05 S2 | 26-05 S1 | – | 08-06 S1 | – |
| intangible | 31-05 S1 | – | – | – | – |