Match words given in List-I with their opposites given in List-II
| LIST-I Words | LIST-II Antonyms |
| A. Dissipate | I. Criticism |
| B. Sedentary | II. Forgiving |
| C. Adulation | III. Hoard |
| D. Vindictive | IV. Energetic |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
| List-I | List-II | Explanation | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| (A) Dissipate | (III) Hoard | Dissipate means to waste or scatter money, energy or resources. Hoard means to collect and store away a large amount. The two are antonyms. | He dissipated his savings on gambling. |
| (B) Sedentary | (IV) Energetic | Sedentary means spending much time sitting, with little physical activity (Latin sedere, to sit). Energetic means full of energy and activity. The two are antonyms. | Office workers who lead a sedentary life should exercise daily. |
| (C) Adulation | (I) Criticism | Adulation means excessive praise or admiration. Criticism means pointing out faults. The two are antonyms. | The cricketer enjoyed the adulation of his fans. |
| (D) Vindictive | (II) Forgiving | Vindictive means wanting revenge, unwilling to forgive. Forgiving means ready to pardon. The two are antonyms. | The vindictive neighbour never forgot the quarrel. |
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