Match the words in List-I with their synonyms in List-II.
| List-I (Words) | List-II (Synonyms) |
|---|---|
| (A) Tirade | (I) Hidden |
| (B) Piquant | (II) Spicy |
| (C) Hospitable | (III) Rant |
| (D) Latent | (IV) Welcoming |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → (A)-(III), (B)-(II), (C)-(IV), (D)-(I)
| List-I | List-II | Explanation | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| (A) Tirade | (III) Rant | Tirade means a long, angry speech against someone or something. Rant means a long, loud and angry talk. They are synonyms. | The shopkeeper went on a tirade about the new parking rules. |
| (B) Piquant | (II) Spicy | Piquant means having a sharp, pleasantly hot taste. Spicy means full of strong, hot flavours. They are synonyms. | Nani makes a piquant mango pickle every summer. |
| (C) Hospitable | (IV) Welcoming | Hospitable means friendly and generous to guests. Welcoming means making visitors feel happy and at home. They are synonyms. | The hospitable family in Shimla served us hot tea the moment we arrived. |
| (D) Latent | (I) Hidden | Latent means present but not yet seen or used. Hidden means kept out of sight. They are synonyms. | The summer camp brought out Rohit’s latent talent for painting. |