Match the words in List-I with their synonyms in List-II.
| List-I (Words) | List-II (Synonyms) |
|---|---|
| (A) Tawdry | (I) Uproar |
| (B) Furore | (II) Charm |
| (C) Quirky | (III) Gaudy |
| (D) Beguile | (IV) Unconventional |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → (A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)
| List-I | List-II | Explanation | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| (A) Tawdry | (III) Gaudy | Tawdry means showy and bright but cheap and of poor quality. Gaudy means too bright and showy in a cheap way. They are synonyms. | The stall sold tawdry plastic jewellery that broke within a day. |
| (B) Furore | (I) Uproar | Furore means a sudden burst of public anger or excitement. Uproar means loud public anger or noise. They are synonyms. | The new parking fee at the railway station caused a furore among daily passengers. |
| (C) Quirky | (IV) Unconventional | Quirky means unusual in an interesting way. Unconventional means different from what most people do. They are synonyms. | Ishaan has a quirky habit of naming all his potted plants. |
| (D) Beguile | (II) Charm | Beguile means to attract or please someone, sometimes by playing a trick on them. Charm means to please or attract someone. They are synonyms. | The little girl’s songs beguiled everyone at the family function. |