Match the phrases given in List-I with words given in List-II:-
| LIST-I Phrases | LIST-II Words |
| A. Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action | I. Oblivion |
| B. Wipe away completely | II. Obdurate |
| C. In a state of forgetfulness | III. Obnoxious |
| D. Extremely unpleasant | IV. Obliterate |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → A - II, B - IV, C - I, D - III
| List-I | List-II | Explanation | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| (A) Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action | (II) Obdurate | Obdurate (from the Latin durus, hard) means stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion, even when asked or persuaded. | The obdurate official would not listen to any appeal. |
| (B) Wipe away completely | (IV) Obliterate | Obliterate (from the Latin littera, letter: first "to strike out writing") means to destroy or remove completely, leaving no trace. | The flood obliterated the small village. |
| (C) In a state of forgetfulness | (I) Oblivion | Oblivion (from the Latin oblivisci, to forget) is the state of being forgotten, or of not being aware of what is happening. | After one hit film, the actor faded into oblivion. |
| (D) Extremely unpleasant | (III) Obnoxious | Obnoxious means extremely unpleasant or offensive, especially in behaviour. | His obnoxious remarks spoilt the party. |