Match the words in LIST-I with their correct synonyms given in LIST-II
| LIST-I (Words) | LIST-II (Synonyms) | ||
| A. | Opulent | I. | The practice of spying or using spies |
| B. | Aquiline | II. | A substance capable of causing cancer |
| C. | Carcinogen | III. | Rich and luxurious |
| D. | Espionage | IV. | Curved like an eagle's beak |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → A - III, B - IV, C - II, D - I
| List-I | List-II | Explanation | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Opulent | III. Rich and luxurious | Opulent means showing great wealth; rich and luxurious. | The maharaja lived in an opulent palace. |
| B. Aquiline | IV. Curved like an eagle's beak | Aquiline (from Latin "aquila", eagle) describes a nose that is hooked or curved like an eagle's beak. | The old general had a sharp face and an aquiline nose. |
| C. Carcinogen | II. A substance capable of causing cancer | A carcinogen is a substance that can cause cancer ("carcino-" cancer, "-gen" something that produces). | Tobacco smoke contains many carcinogens. |
| D. Espionage | I. The practice of spying or using spies | Espionage is spying, especially to obtain the secret political or military information of another country. | The diplomat was expelled for espionage. |
The following words have also been asked in other CUET (UG) English papers:
| Word | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| opulent | – | 21-05 S2 | – | – | – |
| espionage | 11-05 S2 | – | – | – | – |