Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Antonyms

Question:

Match the words in List I with their Antonyms in List II:

LIST I

LIST II

A. sumptuous

I. fresh

B. rancid

II. obvious

C. initiate

III. ordinary

D. inscrutable

IV. conclude

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer:

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

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II

LIST I

LIST II

A. sumptuous

III. ordinary

B. rancid

I. fresh

C. initiate

IV. conclude

D. inscrutable

II. obvious

Explanation:

  • Sumptuous: This word means luxurious, expensive, or plentiful. Its antonym is ordinary, which means common, basic, or unexceptional.
  • Rancid: This word describes something that has become spoiled or stale, especially due to fat content. Its antonym is fresh, which means new, not spoiled, or recently obtained.
  • Initiate: This word means to begin or start something. Its antonym is conclude, which means to finish or bring something to an end.
  • Inscrutable: This word describes something that is difficult to understand or interpret. Its antonym is obvious, which means easy to understand or see.