Match the words in List - I with their antonyms in List - II
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List - I |
List - II |
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(A) |
antique |
(I) |
flexible |
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(B) |
fragile |
(II) |
modern |
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(C) |
compassion |
(III) |
cruelty |
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(D) |
adamant |
(IV) |
tough |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → (A)-(II), (B)-(IV), (C)-(III), (D)-(I)
| List-I | List-II | Explanation | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| (A) antique | (II) modern | Antique means very old and valuable, from an earlier period. Modern means of the present time, new. The two words are antonyms. | Her grandmother keeps an antique clock in the hall. |
| (B) fragile | (IV) tough | Fragile means easily broken or damaged. Tough means strong and hard to break. The two words are antonyms. | Pack the glasses carefully. They are fragile. |
| (C) compassion | (III) cruelty | Compassion is pity and concern for the suffering of others. Cruelty is the wish to cause pain. The two words are antonyms. | The nurse treated every patient with compassion. |
| (D) adamant | (I) flexible | Adamant means refusing to change one's mind. Flexible means willing to change or adapt. The two words are antonyms. | He remained adamant about his decision despite our advice. |
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