Match the words in List-I with their definitions in List-II
|
List-I Words |
List-II Meanings |
|
(A) Convalescence |
(I) A state of having passed out of the memory, or being forgotten |
|
(B) Euphoria |
(II) A period of time when you get well again after an illness or medical operation |
|
(C) Verisimilitude |
(III) A strong feeling of happiness and excitement that usually lasts only a short time |
|
(D) Oblivion |
(IV) Appearing true or real |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → (A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(IV), (D)-(I)
| List-I | List-II | Explanation | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| (A) Convalescence | (II) A period of time when you get well again after an illness or medical operation | From "convalesce", to recover slowly after an illness. | She spent her convalescence at her grandmother's house. |
| (B) Euphoria | (III) A strong feeling of happiness and excitement that usually lasts only a short time | A sudden burst of great joy, such as after a big win. | The euphoria of the victory lasted all night. |
| (C) Verisimilitude | (IV) Appearing true or real | From Latin "verus", true: the quality of seeming real or believable. | The film's old costumes gave it great verisimilitude. |
| (D) Oblivion | (I) A state of having passed out of the memory, or being forgotten | The state of being completely forgotten, or of not knowing what is happening around one. | The once-famous singer slowly faded into oblivion. |
| Also asked in CUET (UG): euphoria – 21-05-2025 Slot 1, 20-08-2022 Slot 1 oblivion – 25-05-2026 Slot 1, 19-05-2025 Slot 1, 02-06-2023 Slot 1, 17-08-2022 Slot 1 |