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. |
The following words have also been asked in other CUET (UG) English papers:
| Word | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| pique | – | 30-05 S1 | 29-05 S1 | – | – |
| nefarious | 12-05 S1 31-05 S2 | – | – | – | – |