Match the words given in List-I with their antonyms in List-II:-
| List-I Words | List-II Antonyms |
|---|---|
| (A) Blemished | (I) Submissive |
| (B) Laudable | (II) Spotless |
| (C) Mutinous | (III) Swell |
| (D) Wane | (IV) Blameworthy |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → (A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (III)
| List-I | List-II | Explanation | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| (A) Blemished | (II) Spotless | Blemished means marked or spoiled by a flaw. Spotless means perfectly clean, without any mark. The two words are antonyms. | The apples were blemished with brown spots. |
| (B) Laudable | (IV) Blameworthy | Laudable means deserving praise. Blameworthy means deserving blame. The two words are antonyms. | Her effort to teach poor children is laudable. |
| (C) Mutinous | (I) Submissive | Mutinous means refusing to obey, rebellious. Submissive means ready to obey. The two words are antonyms. | The mutinous sailors locked the captain in his cabin. |
| (D) Wane | (III) Swell | To wane is to become smaller or weaker. To swell is to grow larger. The two words are antonyms. | His interest in the game began to wane after the injury. |
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