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Match the words given in List I with the correct synonyms given in Li…

Match the words given in List I with the correct synonyms given in List II

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Answer & explanation

Correct answer: option 2

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

List-I	List-II	Explanation	Example
A. Abrupt	III. Sudden	Abrupt means sudden and unexpected, often unpleasantly so. Sudden means happening quickly and without warning. They are synonyms.	The meeting came to an abrupt end when the lights went out.
B. Hold	I. Grip	To hold is to keep something in the hand. To grip is to hold it tightly. They are synonyms.	Hold the railing as you climb the stairs.
C. Distract	IV. Divert	To distract is to draw someone's attention away from what they are doing. To divert is to turn something, such as attention or traffic, in another direction. They are synonyms.	The noise outside distracted the students.
D. Float	II. Drift	To float is to rest or move gently on water or in the air. To drift is to be carried slowly along by water or wind. They are synonyms.	Dry leaves floated down the stream.

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abrupt – 19-07-2024 Slot 1, 18-06-2023 Slot 3

Match the words given in List I with the correct synonyms given in List II

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Answer & explanation

Correct answer: option 2

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

List-I	List-II	Explanation	Example
A. Abrupt	III. Sudden	Abrupt means sudden and unexpected, often unpleasantly so. Sudden means happening quickly and without warning. They are synonyms.	The meeting came to an abrupt end when the lights went out.
B. Hold	I. Grip	To hold is to keep something in the hand. To grip is to hold it tightly. They are synonyms.	Hold the railing as you climb the stairs.
C. Distract	IV. Divert	To distract is to draw someone's attention away from what they are doing. To divert is to turn something, such as attention or traffic, in another direction. They are synonyms.	The noise outside distracted the students.
D. Float	II. Drift	To float is to rest or move gently on water or in the air. To drift is to be carried slowly along by water or wind. They are synonyms.	Dry leaves floated down the stream.

Also asked in CUET (UG):
abrupt – 19-07-2024 Slot 1, 18-06-2023 Slot 3