Match the words in List-I with their antonyms in List-II
| LIST-I | LIST-II | ||
| A. | predicament | I. | rejoice |
| B. | pique | II. | endearing |
| C. | odious | III. | upright |
| D. | nefarious | IV. | resolution |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
| List-I | List-II | Explanation | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| (A) predicament | (IV) resolution | A predicament is a difficult or unpleasant situation. A resolution is the solving of a problem. The two are antonyms. | Losing his wallet abroad left him in a real predicament. |
| (B) pique | (I) rejoice | Pique is a feeling of irritation or hurt pride. To rejoice is to feel or show great joy. Annoyance and joy are opposites. | She walked out of the meeting in a fit of pique. |
| (C) odious | (II) endearing | Odious means hateful, very unpleasant. Endearing means making people feel affection. The two are antonyms. | Cheating the poor is an odious crime. |
| (D) nefarious | (III) upright | Nefarious (from the Latin nefas, a wrong) means wicked or criminal. Upright means honest and moral. The two are antonyms. | The gang was known for its nefarious activities. |
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