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. |
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