Match the words given in List-I with the Antonyms given in List-II :-
| List-I (Words) | List-II (Antonyms) |
|---|---|
| (A) Vivid | (I) Buoyant |
| (B) Mythical | (II) Flexible |
| (C) Obstinate | (III) Vague |
| (D) Morbid | (IV) Real |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:-
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → (A-III), (B-IV), (C-II), (D-I)
| List-I | List-II | Explanation | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| (A) Vivid | (III) Vague | Vivid means very clear, bright and detailed; vague means unclear, not definite. They are antonyms. | I have a vivid memory of my first day at school. |
| (B) Mythical | (IV) Real | Mythical means existing only in myths or imagination; real means actually existing. They are antonyms. | The unicorn is a mythical animal. |
| (C) Obstinate | (II) Flexible | Obstinate means stubborn, refusing to change one's mind; flexible means willing to change or adapt. They are antonyms. | The obstinate boy refused to apologise. |
| (D) Morbid | (I) Buoyant | Morbid means gloomy, with an unhealthy interest in death or unpleasant things; buoyant means cheerful and full of hope. They are antonyms. | He has a morbid interest in crime stories. |
The following words have also been asked in other CUET (UG) English papers:
| Word | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| obstinate | 18-05 S1 | 23-05 S2 26-05 S1 | – | – | 17-08 S1 |
| morbid | 22-05 S2 26-05 S1 | – | – | 02-06 S3 | – |
| buoyant | 07-06 S2 | – | – | – | – |