Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Antonyms

Question:

Match the words given in List I with the Antonyms given in List II

LIST I

LIST II

 A. Lavish

 I. Pompous

 B. Modest 

 II. Veteran

 C. Nourish 

 III. Scarce

 D. Novice

 IV. Weaken 

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:-

Options:

A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I

A-I, B-IV, C-II, D-III

A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II

A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV

Correct Answer:

A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) - A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II

 

  • A. LavishIII. Scarce
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  • B. ModestI. Pompous
    • "Modest" means humble or unassuming, while "pompous" means overly self-important or grand.
  • C. NourishIV. Weaken
    • "Nourish" means to support or sustain, while "weaken" means to make weaker or less effective.
  • D. NoviceII. Veteran
    • "Novice" means a beginner, while "veteran" refers to someone with extensive experience.