Match the words given in List-I with their Antonyms given in List-II
| List-I | List-II | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| (A) | Conformity | (I) | Demureness |
| (B) | Dormant | (II) | Heresy |
| (C) | Affectation | (III) | Jade |
| (D) | Exhilarate | (IV) | Active |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → (A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (III)
| List-I | List-II | Explanation | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| (A) Conformity | (II) Heresy | Conformity is behaving or believing in line with accepted rules and customs. Heresy is a belief that goes against the accepted or official belief. They are antonyms. | His new theory was called heresy by the old scholars. |
| (B) Dormant | (IV) Active | Dormant means temporarily inactive, as if asleep. Active means busy, working or functioning. They are antonyms. | The volcano has been dormant for centuries. |
| (C) Affectation | (I) Demureness | Affectation is showy, artificial behaviour meant to impress. Demureness is quiet, modest and unshowy behaviour. They are antonyms. | She answered every question with quiet demureness. |
| (D) Exhilarate | (III) Jade | To exhilarate is to make someone feel very happy and lively. To jade is to make someone tired and dull through overwork or overuse. They are antonyms. | Long hours of travel jaded the team. |
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