Match the words in List-I with their antonyms in List-II:
| List-I (Words) | List-II (Antonyms) |
| (A) Consanguine | (I) Original |
| (B) Defer | (II) Upright |
| (C) Spurious | (III) Expedite |
| (D) Nefarious | (IV) of different kind |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)
| List-I | List-II | Explanation | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| (A) Consanguine | (IV) of different kind | Consanguine (Latin con, "together" + sanguis, "blood") means related by blood, of the same family or kind. "Of different kind" says the opposite, so the two are antonyms. | Marriage between consanguine relatives is forbidden in many communities. |
| (B) Defer | (III) Expedite | Defer means to put off or delay. Expedite means to speed something up. They are antonyms. | The committee deferred its decision until the next meeting. |
| (C) Spurious | (I) Original | Spurious means false or fake. Original means genuine, the real first version. They are antonyms. | The police seized a stack of spurious currency notes. |
| (D) Nefarious | (II) Upright | Nefarious means wicked or criminal. Upright means honest and moral. They are antonyms. | The gang was known for its nefarious activities. |
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