Match the words given in List-I with their antonyms given in List-II :-
| List-I (Words) | List-II (Antonyms) |
| (A) Permit | (I) Idealistic |
| (B) Pragmatic | (II) Candid |
| (C) Denounce | (III) Prohibit |
| (D) Cryptic | (IV) Accept |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:-
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → (A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)
| List-I | List-II | Explanation | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Permit | III. Prohibit | Permit means to allow; prohibit means to forbid, especially by a rule or law. The two are antonyms. | The school does not permit mobile phones in class. |
| B. Pragmatic | I. Idealistic | Pragmatic means dealing with things in a practical, realistic way; idealistic means guided by ideals or perfect standards rather than by practical facts. The two are antonyms. | We need a pragmatic plan that works within our budget. |
| C. Denounce | IV. Accept | Denounce means to condemn something publicly as wrong; accept means to agree to or approve of something. The two are antonyms. | The leaders denounced the attack on the peaceful protesters. |
| D. Cryptic | II. Candid | Cryptic means having a hidden or puzzling meaning; candid means open, frank and direct. The two are antonyms. | He left a cryptic message that nobody could understand. |
The following words have also been asked in other CUET (UG) English papers:
| Word | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| pragmatic | – | 13-05 S1 19-05 S1 03-06 S2 | – | 23-05 S2 | – |
| denounce | – | 24-05 S1 | – | 09-06 S1 | – |
| cryptic | 24-05 S1 30-05 S1 | 21-05 S2 31-05 S1 | 29-05 S1 | – | – |
| candid | 11-05 S2 | 19-05 S1 21-05 S1 26-05 S1 | – | 05-06 S3 | 17-08 S1 20-08 S1 |