Match the words given in List-I with their antonyms given in List-II.
| List-I (Words) | List-II (Antonyms) |
|---|---|
| (A) Pessimism | (I) Varied |
| (B) Condense | (II) Malodorous |
| (C) Uniform | (III) Optimism |
| (D) Fragrant | (IV) Expand |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)
| List-I | List-II | Explanation | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| (A) Pessimism | (III) Optimism | Pessimism means the habit of expecting the worst to happen. Optimism means the habit of hoping for and expecting good things. They are antonyms. | His pessimism made him sure he would fail even before the test began. |
| (B) Condense | (IV) Expand | Condense means to make something shorter or smaller. Expand means to make something larger or longer. They are antonyms. | Our teacher asked us to condense the long chapter into one page of notes. |
| (C) Uniform | (I) Varied | Uniform means the same everywhere and not changing. Varied means of many different kinds. They are antonyms. | The new road has a uniform width of ten metres. |
| (D) Fragrant | (II) Malodorous | Fragrant means having a sweet, pleasant smell. Malodorous means having a bad, unpleasant smell. They are antonyms. | The fragrant jasmine in Amma’s hair filled the room. |