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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Synonyms

Question:

Match the words in List-I with their meanings in List-II:-

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:-

Options:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer:

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

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → (A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)

List-I (Words)	List-II (Meanings)	Explanation
(A) Calumny	(III) defamation	Calumny means the making of false and defamatory statements about someone to damage their reputation (slander or defamation).
(B) Alleviate	(I) abate	Alleviate means to make suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe; to abate or lessen.
(C) Abject	(IV) despicable	Abject means (of a situation or condition) extremely bad, unpleasant, and degrading; or (of a person or their behavior) completely without pride or dignity, or despicable.
(D) Acrimony	(II) bitterness	Acrimony means bitterness or ill feeling.