Match the words given in List-I with their antonyms given in List-II
| LIST-I (Words) | LIST-II (Antonyms) | ||
| A. | Curvature | I. | Concealment |
| B. | Durability | II. | Straightness |
| C. | Indication | III. | Receptivity |
| D. | Obstinacy | IV. | Transience |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → A - II, B - IV, C - I, D - III
| List-I | List-II | Explanation | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Curvature | II. Straightness | Curvature is the state of being curved or bent; straightness is the state of running in a straight line. The two words are antonyms. | The curvature of the road slowed the traffic. |
| B. Durability | IV. Transience | Durability is the ability to last a long time; transience is the state of lasting only a short time. The two words are antonyms. Durability comes from the Latin durare (to last) and transience from the Latin transire (to pass over). | The transience of youth is a common theme in poetry. |
| C. Indication | I. Concealment | An indication is a sign that shows or points to something; concealment is the act of hiding something. The two words are antonyms. Indication comes from the Latin indicare (to point out) and concealment from the Latin celare (to hide). | The concealment of facts delayed the inquiry. |
| D. Obstinacy | III. Receptivity | Obstinacy is stubbornness, refusing to change one's mind; receptivity is willingness to listen to and accept new ideas. The two words are antonyms. | His obstinacy made it hard to reach an agreement. |
The following words have also been asked in other CUET (UG) English papers:
| Word | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| obstinacy | 21-05 S1 | – | – | – | – |
| transience | – | – | – | 21-06 S1 | – |