Match the words in List-I with their synonyms in List-II.
| List-I (Words) | List-II (Synonyms) |
|---|---|
| (A) Acrid | (I) Sentry |
| (B) Succour | (II) Equality |
| (C) Sentinel | (III) Pungent |
| (D) Parity | (IV) Aid |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)
| List-I | List-II | Explanation | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| (A) Acrid | (III) Pungent | Acrid means having a strong, bitter smell or taste that hurts the nose or throat. Pungent means having a sharp, strong smell or taste. They are synonyms. | The acrid smoke from the burning garbage made our eyes water. |
| (B) Succour | (IV) Aid | Succour means help given to someone in trouble. Aid means help or support. They are synonyms. | The villagers gave succour to the families who lost their homes in the flood. |
| (C) Sentinel | (I) Sentry | Sentinel means a guard who keeps watch. Sentry means a soldier who guards a place. They are synonyms. | A lone sentinel stood at the gate of the army camp all night. |
| (D) Parity | (II) Equality | Parity means the state of being equal in pay, rank or value. Equality means being equal. They are synonyms. | The new rule brought parity between the salaries of old and new teachers. |