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. |
The following words have also been asked in other CUET (UG) English papers:
| Word | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| somber | – | – | 15-05 S1 | – | – |
| clandestine | – | 28-05 S1 | – | – | – |
| laconic | – | 21-05 S1 24-05 S2 03-06 S1 | – | 23-06 S2 | – |