Match the words in List - I with the Synonyms given in List - II.
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List – I |
List – II |
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(A) authentic |
(I) adjoining |
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(B) contrary |
(II) genuine |
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(C) adjacent |
(III) fragile |
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(D) brittle |
(IV) dissimilar |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → (A)-(II), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(III)
The correct matching is:
(A) authentic - (II) genuine
(B) contrary - (IV) dissimilar
(C) adjacent - (I) adjoining
(D) brittle - (III) fragile
Explanation:
- **Authentic** and **genuine** are synonyms that both mean real or true.
- **Contrary** and **dissimilar** both suggest opposition or difference.
- **Adjacent** and **adjoining** both describe things that are next to each other or close in proximity.
- **Brittle** and **fragile** are synonyms indicating something easily broken or fragile.