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. |
The following words have also been asked in other CUET (UG) English papers:
| Word | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| adulation | – | 03-06 S1 | – | 17-06 S2 | – |
| vindictive | 14-05 S2 15-05 S1 | – | – | – | – |
| hoard | – | – | – | 07-06 S3 | – |