Match the words in List - I with their Antonyms in List - II.
List - I | List - II |
(A) Fabricate | (I) placid |
(B) Abjure | (II) demolish |
(C) Boisterous | (III) crafty |
(D) Ingenuous | (IV) Approve |
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) Fabricate | (II) demolish | Fabricate means to construct or manufacture something (it also means to invent a false story). Demolish means to pull down or destroy a building. They are antonyms. | The parts of the bridge were fabricated in a factory. |
| (B) Abjure | (IV) Approve | Abjure means to reject or formally give up a belief or claim. Approve means to accept or agree to something. They are antonyms. | He abjured violence and joined the peace movement. |
| (C) Boisterous | (I) placid | Boisterous means noisy, lively and full of energy. Placid means calm and not easily excited. They are antonyms. | The boisterous crowd cheered every goal. |
| (D) Ingenuous | (III) crafty | Ingenuous means innocent, simple and trusting. Crafty means clever at deceiving others. They are antonyms. | Her ingenuous smile showed she suspected nothing. |
| Also asked in CUET (UG): fabricate – 08-08-2022 Slot 1 boisterous – 13-05-2026 Slot 1, 23-06-2023 Slot 2, 06-06-2023 Slot 2 ingenuous – 21-05-2026 Slot 2, 03-06-2025 Slot 2, 03-06-2025 Slot 1, 22-05-2025 Slot 2, 29-05-2024 Slot 1 placid – 20-05-2025 Slot 1, 11-06-2023 Slot 3 |