Match the words given in List-I with the correct meaning given in List-II
List-I (Words) | List-II (Meanings) |
(A) Reprehension | (I) A place where something is stored in large quantity |
(B) Repartee | (II) A prearranged place of meeting |
(C) Repository | (III) A ready, witty or apt reply |
(D) Rendezvous | (IV) Expression of blame |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)
| List-I | List-II | Explanation | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| (A) Reprehension | (IV) Expression of blame | Reprehension is a scolding or strong disapproval, from the verb reprehend. | His careless work drew sharp reprehension from the manager. |
| (B) Repartee | (III) A ready, witty or apt reply | Repartee is quick, clever conversation or reply. | The host was famous for his repartee. |
| (C) Repository | (I) A place where something is stored in large quantity | A repository is a place where things are kept, such as a store or archive. | The library is a repository of old manuscripts. |
| (D) Rendezvous | (II) A prearranged place of meeting | A rendezvous is a meeting at an agreed time and place, or the place itself. | The friends chose the coffee shop as their rendezvous. |