Match the words in List - I with the Synonyms given in List - II.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A)-(II), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(III)

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.