Match the definitions in List-I with the words in List-II:-
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List-I (Definitions) |
List-II (Words) |
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(A) A style full of words |
(I) Masque |
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(B) A dramatic performance |
(II) Epicurean |
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(C) Formal praise or eulogy |
(III) Verbose |
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(D) Taking pleasure in things |
(IV) Panegyric |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:-
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → (A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)
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List-I (Definitions) |
List-II (Words) |
Explanation |
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(A) A style full of words |
(III) Verbose |
Verbose means using or expressed in too many words; wordy. |
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(B) A dramatic performance |
(I) Masque |
A Masque is a form of amateur dramatic entertainment, popular in 16th- and 17th-century England, involving masked performers. |
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(C) Formal praise or eulogy |
(IV) Panegyric |
A Panegyric is a public speech or published text that offers high, formal praise for someone or something; a formal eulogy. |
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(D) Taking pleasure in things |
(II) Epicurean |
Epicurean refers to the philosophical belief that pleasure (especially refined enjoyment) is the greatest good and proper aim of human life. |