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)
| List-I | List-II | Explanation | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| (A) authentic | (II) genuine | Authentic means real, not a copy. Genuine means truly what it is said to be. They are synonyms. | This is an authentic painting by Raja Ravi Varma. |
| (B) contrary | (IV) dissimilar | Contrary means opposite in nature or direction. Dissimilar means not alike, different. Of the List-II words, dissimilar is the one close in meaning. | Their views were contrary to ours. |
| (C) adjacent | (I) adjoining | Adjacent means next to or very near. Adjoining means next to and joined with. They are synonyms. | The school is adjacent to the park. |
| (D) brittle | (III) fragile | Brittle means hard but easily broken. Fragile means easily broken or damaged. They are synonyms. | Old bones become brittle. |
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