Match the words given in List-I with their synonyms in List-II:-
| List-I Words | List-II Synonyms |
|---|---|
| (A) Somber | (I) Concise |
| (B) Clandestine | (II) Destroyed |
| (C) Laconic | (III) Gloomy |
| (D) Decimated | (IV) Secret |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:-
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)
| List-I | List-II | Explanation | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| (A) Somber | (III) Gloomy | Somber (also spelt sombre) means dark, serious and sad in mood. Gloomy means dark and depressing. The two words are synonyms. | The news of the accident cast a somber mood over the party. |
| (B) Clandestine | (IV) Secret | Clandestine means done secretly, often because it is not allowed. Secret means kept hidden from others. The two words are synonyms. | The rebels held clandestine meetings in an old warehouse. |
| (C) Laconic | (I) Concise | Laconic means using very few words. Concise means short and to the point. The two words are synonyms. | His laconic reply was a single word: "No." |
| (D) Decimated | (II) Destroyed | Decimated means killed or destroyed in large numbers, badly reduced. Destroyed means ruined completely. The two words are synonyms. | The locust attack decimated the wheat crop. |
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