Match the words in List I with their Antonyms given in List II
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List - I |
List – II |
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(A) |
Zeal |
(I) |
Modesty |
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(B) |
Shrewd |
(II) |
Apathy |
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(C) |
Conceit |
(III) |
Disrespect |
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(D) |
Reverence |
(IV) |
Gullible |
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-I, D-III
| List-I | List-II | Explanation | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| (A) Zeal | (II) Apathy | Zeal is great energy and enthusiasm for a cause. Apathy is lack of interest or enthusiasm. They are antonyms. | The volunteers worked with great zeal. |
| (B) Shrewd | (IV) Gullible | Shrewd means clever and hard to deceive. Gullible means easily deceived. They are antonyms. | A shrewd buyer checks every detail before paying. |
| (C) Conceit | (I) Modesty | Conceit is too much pride in oneself. Modesty is not boasting about one's abilities. They are antonyms. | His conceit made him unpopular with his classmates. |
| (D) Reverence | (III) Disrespect | Reverence is deep respect. Disrespect is a lack of respect. They are antonyms. | The pilgrims bowed their heads in reverence. |
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