Match the phrases given in List-I with the words given in List-II:-
| List-I (Phrases) | List-II (One-word Substitution) |
| (A) Not appropriate for the present time | (I) Synchronous |
| (B) Occurring at the same time or rate | (II) Anachronism |
| (C) A strong sense of dislike | (III) Incongruous |
| (D) Not appropriate in a particular situation | (IV) Antipathy |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:-
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → (A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)
| List-I | List-II | Explanation | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Not appropriate for the present time | II. Anachronism | An anachronism is something that belongs to another period of time and looks out of place in the present (or in the period shown). From the Greek ana (back) and chronos (time). | A wristwatch on a Mughal emperor in a film is an anachronism. |
| B. Occurring at the same time or rate | I. Synchronous | Synchronous means happening at the same time or moving at the same speed. From the Greek syn (together) and chronos (time). | The dancers' steps were perfectly synchronous. |
| C. A strong sense of dislike | IV. Antipathy | Antipathy means a deep, strong dislike. From the Greek anti (against) and pathos (feeling). | He has a deep antipathy towards dishonest people. |
| D. Not appropriate in a particular situation | III. Incongruous | Incongruous means out of place, not in harmony with the surroundings or the situation. | His loud laughter seemed incongruous at the solemn ceremony. |