Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Antonyms

Question:

Match List - I with List – II 

           

List – I Word

 

List – II Antonym

(A)

Abate

(I)

Intensify

(B)

Brittle

(II)

Strong

(C)

Cavity

(III)

Mound

(D)

Calamity

(IV)

Happiness

Choose the correct answer from the options given below

Options:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer:

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

Explanation:

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

  • Abate means to become less in size, amount, or intensity. The opposite of abate is intensify, which means to become more in size, amount, or intensity.
  • Brittle means easily broken or snapped. The opposite of brittle is strong, which means not easily broken or snapped.
  • Cavity means a hollow place in a solid body. The opposite of cavity is mound, which is a heap or pile of something.
  • Calamity means a great misfortune or disaster. The opposite of calamity is happiness, which is a state of well-being and contentment.