On this page · 5 sections 01 The core idea 02 The method 03 Traps in the option lists 04 Quick revision 05 Check your understanding "Match the following" is one of the four item types NTA names. List I has four items, A to D, and List II has four, I to IV. Each option is a set of pairs, such as "A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III", and exactly one option pairs every item correctly.
In this chapter the lists are vocabulary: words and their meanings, words and their opposites, idioms and phrasal verbs and what they mean. In the paper the same format is also used for other things, such as kinds of passage or figures of speech. The method is the same for all of them.
Almost never. The four options are all different, so as soon as you are sure of one or two pairs, most options fall away. That saves time for the pairs you are less sure of, and often you never have to decide them at all.
Read List II first. Knowing what the meanings are makes it quicker to place each word.Fix your surest pair. Choose the List I item you know best and find its partner.Strike every option without that pair. Usually two options go.Fix a second pair, and strike again. Usually one option is left.Check the last option's other pairs make sense. If one looks wrong, go back to step 2: you may have been less sure than you thought. Example 1 · Two sure pairs are enough
Match the words in List I with their meanings in List II.
List I: Word List II: Meaning A. timid I. very old B. ancient II. easily broken C. fragile III. shy D. lucid IV. clear
Options: A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV; A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV; A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I; A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II.
Ancient means very old, so B-I. Only the first two options have B-I.
Timid means shy, so A-III. Of those two, only the first has A-III.
Check the rest of that option: fragile is easily broken (C-II) and lucid is clear (D-IV). Both are right.
Answer A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV.
Two sure pairs settled it. Lucid, the hardest word here, never had to be decided: the options decided it.
Start with the easiest word, not with A. The options do not care what order you work in, and a sure pair from the bottom of the list removes options just as well as one from the top.
Your sure pair, with the rest wrong. One wrong option usually shares the pair most students get right. That is why step 5 matters: check the rest before you mark.Two pairs swapped. An option that is right except for two items traded places. It catches a reader who fixed only one pair.A second home for one item. If two meanings in List II seem to fit the same word, do not guess: fix the other pairs first and let the last meaning go where it is left.Opposites for meanings. In a list of opposites, a word's synonym may be sitting in List II as bait. Read the column heading. Method
Read List II first
Fix your surest pair and strike options
Fix a second pair; check the rest
Time
You rarely need all four pairs
Start with the easiest word, not A
A match question should take under a minute
Traps
Your sure pair with the rest wrong
Two pairs swapped
A synonym in a list of opposites
Every pair in these lists comes from the other vocabulary chapters, so the words are also practised in synonyms , antonyms , idioms and phrases and phrasal verbs .
Next · 04 Quick revision → Check your understanding 80 questions, grouped by type, easy to hard. Pick an answer and check it. The worked solution opens when you ask for it.
Words and their meanings Q1 of 80 Q1
Words and their meanings 30 questions Match the words in List I with their meanings in List II.
List I: Word List II: Meaning A. feasible I. hide B. conceal II. worried C. anxious III. possible D. adversary IV. opponent
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Options for question 1 A Option A A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV B Option B A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I C Option C A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I D Option D A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
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Show the explanation Hide the explanation Answer A · A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
Feasible means "possible": A-III.
Conceal means "hide": B-I.
Anxious means "worried": C-II.
Adversary means "opponent": D-IV.
Worth noting
Only one option has A-III, so that pair is enough to settle it; matching the pairs you are surest of first saves time.
Match the words in List I with their meanings in List II.
List I: Word List II: Meaning A. prudent I. skilful B. hinder II. see-through C. transparent III. wise D. adept IV. obstruct
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Options for question 2 A Option A A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I B Option B A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III C Option C A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I D Option D A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II
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Show the explanation Hide the explanation Answer A · A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
Prudent means "wise": A-III.
Hinder means "obstruct": B-IV.
Transparent means "see-through": C-II.
Adept means "skilful": D-I.
Worth noting
Only one option has A-III, so that pair is enough to settle it; matching the pairs you are surest of first saves time.
Match the words in List I with their meanings in List II.
List I: Word List II: Meaning A. inept I. risky B. jubilant II. unskilled C. abhor III. hate D. perilous IV. joyful
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Options for question 3 A Option A A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III B Option B A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I C Option C A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV D Option D A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
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Show the explanation Hide the explanation Answer B · A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
Inept means "unskilled": A-II.
Jubilant means "joyful": B-IV.
Abhor means "hate": C-III.
Perilous means "risky": D-I.
Worth noting
Only one option has B-IV, so that pair is enough to settle it; matching the pairs you are surest of first saves time.
Match the words in List I with their meanings in List II.
List I: Word List II: Meaning A. lethargic I. flawless B. brisk II. sluggish C. vacant III. lively D. impeccable IV. empty
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Options for question 4 A Option A A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I B Option B A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III C Option C A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I D Option D A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
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Show the explanation Hide the explanation Answer D · A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
Lethargic means "sluggish": A-II.
Brisk means "lively": B-III.
Vacant means "empty": C-IV.
Impeccable means "flawless": D-I.
Worth noting
Only one option has A-II, so that pair is enough to settle it; matching the pairs you are surest of first saves time.
Match the words in List I with their meanings in List II.
List I: Word List II: Meaning A. immaculate I. beginner B. bellicose II. warlike C. novice III. spotless D. eloquent IV. expressive
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Options for question 5 A Option A A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II B Option B A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III C Option C A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV D Option D A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II
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Show the explanation Hide the explanation Answer C · A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
Immaculate means "spotless": A-III.
Bellicose means "warlike": B-II.
Novice means "beginner": C-I.
Eloquent means "expressive": D-IV.
Worth noting
Only one option has A-III, so that pair is enough to settle it; matching the pairs you are surest of first saves time.
Match the words in List I with their meanings in List II.
List I: Word List II: Meaning A. affluent I. servile B. courteous II. painstaking C. meticulous III. polite D. obsequious IV. wealthy
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Options for question 6 A Option A A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II B Option B A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I C Option C A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV D Option D A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
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Show the explanation Hide the explanation Answer D · A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
Affluent means "wealthy": A-IV.
Courteous means "polite": B-III.
Meticulous means "painstaking": C-II.
Obsequious means "servile": D-I.
Worth noting
Only one option has B-III, so that pair is enough to settle it; matching the pairs you are surest of first saves time.
Match the words in List I with their meanings in List II.
List I: Word List II: Meaning A. castigate I. decrease B. deter II. rebuke C. lavish III. extravagant D. diminish IV. discourage
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Options for question 7 A Option A A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II B Option B A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I C Option C A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV D Option D A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III
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Show the explanation Hide the explanation Answer B · A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
Castigate means "rebuke": A-II.
Deter means "discourage": B-IV.
Lavish means "extravagant": C-III.
Diminish means "decrease": D-I.
Worth noting
Only one option has A-II, so that pair is enough to settle it; matching the pairs you are surest of first saves time.
Match the words in List I with their meanings in List II.
List I: Word List II: Meaning A. cacophony I. din B. diligent II. frank C. candid III. coax D. cajole IV. hard-working
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Options for question 8 A Option A A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II B Option B A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV C Option C A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II D Option D A-I, B-IV, C-II, D-III
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Show the explanation Hide the explanation Answer D · A-I, B-IV, C-II, D-III
Cacophony means "din": A-I.
Diligent means "hard-working": B-IV.
Candid means "frank": C-II.
Cajole means "coax": D-III.
Worth noting
Only one option has D-III, so that pair is enough to settle it; matching the pairs you are surest of first saves time.
Match the words in List I with their meanings in List II.
List I: Word List II: Meaning A. resilient I. hardy B. vigilant II. huge C. diffident III. shy D. gigantic IV. watchful
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Options for question 9 A Option A A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I B Option B A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II C Option C A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II D Option D A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
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Show the explanation Hide the explanation Answer C · A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II
Resilient means "hardy": A-I.
Vigilant means "watchful": B-IV.
Diffident means "shy": C-III.
Gigantic means "huge": D-II.
Worth noting
Only one option has A-I, so that pair is enough to settle it; matching the pairs you are surest of first saves time.
Match the words in List I with their meanings in List II.
List I: Word List II: Meaning A. esoteric I. weak B. feeble II. cowardly C. sanguine III. optimistic D. pusillanimous IV. obscure
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Options for question 10 A Option A A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I B Option B A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II C Option C A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I D Option D A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I
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Show the explanation Hide the explanation Answer B · A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II
Esoteric means "obscure": A-IV.
Feeble means "weak": B-I.
Sanguine means "optimistic": C-III.
Pusillanimous means "cowardly": D-II.
Worth noting
Only one option has B-I, so that pair is enough to settle it; matching the pairs you are surest of first saves time.
Match the words in List I with their meanings in List II.
List I: Word List II: Meaning A. garrulous I. talkative B. benign II. harmless C. gratify III. please D. ubiquitous IV. omnipresent
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Options for question 11 A Option A A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II B Option B A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV C Option C A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III D Option D A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
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Show the explanation Hide the explanation Answer B · A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
Garrulous means "talkative": A-I.
Benign means "harmless": B-II.
Gratify means "please": C-III.
Ubiquitous means "omnipresent": D-IV.
Worth noting
Only one option has D-IV, so that pair is enough to settle it; matching the pairs you are surest of first saves time.
Match the words in List I with their meanings in List II.
List I: Word List II: Meaning A. sycophant I. flatterer B. vindictive II. unyielding C. authentic III. spiteful D. obdurate IV. genuine
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Options for question 12 A Option A A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III B Option B A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III C Option C A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II D Option D A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I
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Show the explanation Hide the explanation Answer C · A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II
Sycophant means "flatterer": A-I.
Vindictive means "spiteful": B-III.
Authentic means "genuine": C-IV.
Obdurate means "unyielding": D-II.
Worth noting
Only one option has B-III, so that pair is enough to settle it; matching the pairs you are surest of first saves time.
Match the words in List I with their meanings in List II.
List I: Word List II: Meaning A. fastidious I. swift B. rapid II. trite C. fragile III. delicate D. banal IV. fussy
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Options for question 13 A Option A A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV B Option B A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I C Option C A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I D Option D A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II
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Show the explanation Hide the explanation Answer D · A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II
Fastidious means "fussy": A-IV.
Rapid means "swift": B-I.
Fragile means "delicate": C-III.
Banal means "trite": D-II.
Worth noting
Only one option has D-II, so that pair is enough to settle it; matching the pairs you are surest of first saves time.
Match the words in List I with their meanings in List II.
List I: Word List II: Meaning A. abundant I. unwilling B. elicit II. evoke C. surreptitious III. plentiful D. reluctant IV. stealthy
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Options for question 14 A Option A A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I B Option B A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II C Option C A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV D Option D A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
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Show the explanation Hide the explanation Answer A · A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
Abundant means "plentiful": A-III.
Elicit means "evoke": B-II.
Surreptitious means "stealthy": C-IV.
Reluctant means "unwilling": D-I.
Worth noting
Only one option has A-III, so that pair is enough to settle it; matching the pairs you are surest of first saves time.
Match the words in List I with their meanings in List II.
List I: Word List II: Meaning A. barren I. rude B. vacillate II. waver C. insolent III. infertile D. ebullient IV. exuberant
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Options for question 15 A Option A A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV B Option B A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV C Option C A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I D Option D A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
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Show the explanation Hide the explanation Answer D · A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
Barren means "infertile": A-III.
Vacillate means "waver": B-II.
Insolent means "rude": C-I.
Ebullient means "exuberant": D-IV.
Worth noting
Only one option has A-III, so that pair is enough to settle it; matching the pairs you are surest of first saves time.
Match the words in List I with their meanings in List II.
List I: Word List II: Meaning A. nonchalant I. unperturbed B. lament II. praise C. commend III. lessen D. mitigate IV. mourn
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Options for question 16 A Option A A-I, B-IV, C-II, D-III B Option B A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I C Option C A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II D Option D A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
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Show the explanation Hide the explanation Answer A · A-I, B-IV, C-II, D-III
Nonchalant means "unperturbed": A-I.
Lament means "mourn": B-IV.
Commend means "praise": C-II.
Mitigate means "lessen": D-III.
Worth noting
Only one option has A-I, so that pair is enough to settle it; matching the pairs you are surest of first saves time.
Match the words in List I with their meanings in List II.
List I: Word List II: Meaning A. iconoclast I. rebel B. squander II. instructive C. didactic III. credulous D. gullible IV. waste
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Options for question 17 A Option A A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II B Option B A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III C Option C A-I, B-IV, C-II, D-III D Option D A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
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Show the explanation Hide the explanation Answer C · A-I, B-IV, C-II, D-III
Iconoclast means "rebel": A-I.
Squander means "waste": B-IV.
Didactic means "instructive": C-II.
Gullible means "credulous": D-III.
Worth noting
Only one option has B-IV, so that pair is enough to settle it; matching the pairs you are surest of first saves time.
Match the words in List I with their meanings in List II.
List I: Word List II: Meaning A. fortuitous I. miserly B. grateful II. accidental C. lucid III. clear D. parsimonious IV. thankful
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Options for question 18 A Option A A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I B Option B A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I C Option C A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III D Option D A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II
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Show the explanation Hide the explanation Answer B · A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
Fortuitous means "accidental": A-II.
Grateful means "thankful": B-IV.
Lucid means "clear": C-III.
Parsimonious means "miserly": D-I.
Worth noting
Only one option has A-II, so that pair is enough to settle it; matching the pairs you are surest of first saves time.
Match the words in List I with their meanings in List II.
List I: Word List II: Meaning A. vanish I. disappear B. obfuscate II. impudence C. effrontery III. hostile D. inimical IV. confuse
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Options for question 19 A Option A A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV B Option B A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV C Option C A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II D Option D A-I, B-IV, C-II, D-III
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Show the explanation Hide the explanation Answer D · A-I, B-IV, C-II, D-III
Vanish means "disappear": A-I.
Obfuscate means "confuse": B-IV.
Effrontery means "impudence": C-II.
Inimical means "hostile": D-III.
Worth noting
Only one option has B-IV, so that pair is enough to settle it; matching the pairs you are surest of first saves time.
Match the words in List I with their meanings in List II.
List I: Word List II: Meaning A. trepidation I. enthusiasm B. zeal II. terse C. laconic III. distant D. remote IV. fear
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Options for question 20 A Option A A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III B Option B A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV C Option C A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II D Option D A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II
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Show the explanation Hide the explanation Answer A · A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
Trepidation means "fear": A-IV.
Zeal means "enthusiasm": B-I.
Laconic means "terse": C-II.
Remote means "distant": D-III.
Worth noting
Only one option has A-IV, so that pair is enough to settle it; matching the pairs you are surest of first saves time.
Match the words in List I with their meanings in List II.
List I: Word List II: Meaning A. tedious I. beautiful B. reprehensible II. boring C. pragmatic III. blameworthy D. exquisite IV. practical
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Options for question 21 A Option A A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II B Option B A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III C Option C A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I D Option D A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
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Show the explanation Hide the explanation Answer C · A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
Tedious means "boring": A-II.
Reprehensible means "blameworthy": B-III.
Pragmatic means "practical": C-IV.
Exquisite means "beautiful": D-I.
Worth noting
Only one option has A-II, so that pair is enough to settle it; matching the pairs you are surest of first saves time.
Match the words in List I with their meanings in List II.
List I: Word List II: Meaning A. dreadful I. secret B. abrupt II. mislead C. clandestine III. sudden D. deceive IV. terrible
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Options for question 22 A Option A A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I B Option B A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II C Option C A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II D Option D A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
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Show the explanation Hide the explanation Answer B · A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
Dreadful means "terrible": A-IV.
Abrupt means "sudden": B-III.
Clandestine means "secret": C-I.
Deceive means "mislead": D-II.
Worth noting
Only one option has A-IV, so that pair is enough to settle it; matching the pairs you are surest of first saves time.
Match the words in List I with their meanings in List II.
List I: Word List II: Meaning A. acrimonious I. modest B. prolific II. untruthful C. mendacious III. bitter D. humble IV. productive
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Options for question 23 A Option A A-I, B-IV, C-II, D-III B Option B A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV C Option C A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I D Option D A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
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Show the explanation Hide the explanation Answer D · A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
Acrimonious means "bitter": A-III.
Prolific means "productive": B-IV.
Mendacious means "untruthful": C-II.
Humble means "modest": D-I.
Worth noting
Only one option has A-III and B-IV, so those pairs are enough to settle it; matching the pairs you are surest of first saves time.
Match the words in List I with their meanings in List II.
List I: Word List II: Meaning A. assist I. correct B. alacrity II. cursory C. rectify III. eagerness D. perfunctory IV. help
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Options for question 24 A Option A A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV B Option B A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I C Option C A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II D Option D A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II
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Show the explanation Hide the explanation Answer C · A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
Assist means "help": A-IV.
Alacrity means "eagerness": B-III.
Rectify means "correct": C-I.
Perfunctory means "cursory": D-II.
Worth noting
Only one option has A-IV, so that pair is enough to settle it; matching the pairs you are surest of first saves time.
Match the words in List I with their meanings in List II.
List I: Word List II: Meaning A. superfluous I. danger B. accurate II. exact C. vivid III. unnecessary D. jeopardy IV. bright
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Options for question 25 A Option A A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I B Option B A-I, B-IV, C-II, D-III C Option C A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV D Option D A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II
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Show the explanation Hide the explanation Answer A · A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
Superfluous means "unnecessary": A-III.
Accurate means "exact": B-II.
Vivid means "bright": C-IV.
Jeopardy means "danger": D-I.
Worth noting
Only one option has B-II, so that pair is enough to settle it; matching the pairs you are surest of first saves time.
Match the words in List I with their meanings in List II.
List I: Word List II: Meaning A. magnanimous I. occasional B. insipid II. silent C. sporadic III. tasteless D. taciturn IV. generous
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Options for question 26 A Option A A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I B Option B A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV C Option C A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II D Option D A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
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Show the explanation Hide the explanation Answer C · A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
Magnanimous means "generous": A-IV.
Insipid means "tasteless": B-III.
Sporadic means "occasional": C-I.
Taciturn means "silent": D-II.
Worth noting
Only one option has B-III, so that pair is enough to settle it; matching the pairs you are surest of first saves time.
Match the words in List I with their meanings in List II.
List I: Word List II: Meaning A. recalcitrant I. poor B. shrewd II. astute C. timid III. shy D. impecunious IV. defiant
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Options for question 27 A Option A A-I, B-IV, C-II, D-III B Option B A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I C Option C A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV D Option D A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II
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Show the explanation Hide the explanation Answer B · A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I
Recalcitrant means "defiant": A-IV.
Shrewd means "astute": B-II.
Timid means "shy": C-III.
Impecunious means "poor": D-I.
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Only one option has A-IV, so that pair is enough to settle it; matching the pairs you are surest of first saves time.
Match the words in List I with their meanings in List II.
List I: Word List II: Meaning A. cease I. composure B. eager II. hurried C. equanimity III. keen D. hasty IV. stop
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Options for question 28 A Option A A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III B Option B A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I C Option C A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV D Option D A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
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Show the explanation Hide the explanation Answer D · A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
Cease means "stop": A-IV.
Eager means "keen": B-III.
Equanimity means "composure": C-I.
Hasty means "hurried": D-II.
Worth noting
Only one option has B-III, so that pair is enough to settle it; matching the pairs you are surest of first saves time.
Match the words in List I with their meanings in List II.
List I: Word List II: Meaning A. arrogant I. stale B. quixotic II. eager C. keen III. haughty D. hackneyed IV. idealistic
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Options for question 29 A Option A A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I B Option B A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II C Option C A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV D Option D A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III
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Show the explanation Hide the explanation Answer A · A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
Arrogant means "haughty": A-III.
Quixotic means "idealistic": B-IV.
Keen means "eager": C-II.
Hackneyed means "stale": D-I.
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Only one option has B-IV, so that pair is enough to settle it; matching the pairs you are surest of first saves time.
Match the words in List I with their meanings in List II.
List I: Word List II: Meaning A. ephemeral I. noticeable B. melancholy II. fleeting C. conspicuous III. sorrowful D. benevolent IV. kindly
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Options for question 30 A Option A A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV B Option B A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV C Option C A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III D Option D A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
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Show the explanation Hide the explanation Answer B · A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
Ephemeral means "fleeting": A-II.
Melancholy means "sorrowful": B-III.
Conspicuous means "noticeable": C-I.
Benevolent means "kindly": D-IV.
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Only one option has C-I, so that pair is enough to settle it; matching the pairs you are surest of first saves time.
Idioms and phrasal verbs 20 questions Match the idioms in List I with their meanings in List II.
List I: Idiom List II: Meaning A. in the dark I. not knowing about something B. turn the tables II. to give up C. throw in the towel III. to reverse a situation to your advantage D. run in the family IV. to be common among family members
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Options for question 31 A Option A A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I B Option B A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I C Option C A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV D Option D A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
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Show the explanation Hide the explanation Answer C · A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
In the dark means "not knowing about something": A-I.
Turn the tables means "to reverse a situation to your advantage": B-III.
Throw in the towel means "to give up": C-II.
Run in the family means "to be common among family members": D-IV.
Worth noting
Only one option has A-I, so that pair is enough to settle it; matching the pairs you are surest of first saves time.
Match the idioms in List I with their meanings in List II.
List I: Idiom List II: Meaning A. crocodile tears I. to help B. a white elephant II. a costly thing of little use C. lend a hand III. false sorrow D. in two minds IV. unable to decide
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Options for question 32 A Option A A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV B Option B A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV C Option C A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II D Option D A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
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Show the explanation Hide the explanation Answer A · A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
Crocodile tears means "false sorrow": A-III.
A white elephant means "a costly thing of little use": B-II.
Lend a hand means "to help": C-I.
In two minds means "unable to decide": D-IV.
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Only one option has B-II, so that pair is enough to settle it; matching the pairs you are surest of first saves time.
Match the phrasal verbs in List I with their meanings in List II.
List I: Phrasal verb List II: Meaning A. look down on I. to think someone is less important than you B. die out II. to fall ill with C. carry on III. to continue D. come down with IV. to disappear gradually
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Options for question 33 A Option A A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II B Option B A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III C Option C A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II D Option D A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
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Show the explanation Hide the explanation Answer A · A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II
Look down on means "to think someone is less important than you": A-I.
Die out means "to disappear gradually": B-IV.
Carry on means "to continue": C-III.
Come down with means "to fall ill with": D-II.
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Only one option has C-III, so that pair is enough to settle it; matching the pairs you are surest of first saves time.
Match the idioms in List I with their meanings in List II.
List I: Idiom List II: Meaning A. once in a blue moon I. bitterly hostile to each other B. the black sheep II. to stop something at an early stage C. at daggers drawn III. a member thought to be a disgrace D. nip in the bud IV. very rarely
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Options for question 34 A Option A A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III B Option B A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV C Option C A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I D Option D A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
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Show the explanation Hide the explanation Answer D · A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
Once in a blue moon means "very rarely": A-IV.
The black sheep means "a member thought to be a disgrace": B-III.
At daggers drawn means "bitterly hostile to each other": C-I.
Nip in the bud means "to stop something at an early stage": D-II.
Worth noting
Only one option has A-IV, so that pair is enough to settle it; matching the pairs you are surest of first saves time.
Match the idioms in List I with their meanings in List II.
List I: Idiom List II: Meaning A. a wet blanket I. a person who spoils others' fun B. a blessing in disguise II. a good thing hidden as a bad one C. the talk of the town III. to do something cheaply or carelessly D. cut corners IV. something everyone is talking about
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Options for question 35 A Option A A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III B Option B A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III C Option C A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II D Option D A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
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Show the explanation Hide the explanation Answer B · A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III
A wet blanket means "a person who spoils others' fun": A-I.
A blessing in disguise means "a good thing hidden as a bad one": B-II.
The talk of the town means "something everyone is talking about": C-IV.
Cut corners means "to do something cheaply or carelessly": D-III.
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Only one option has A-I, so that pair is enough to settle it; matching the pairs you are surest of first saves time.
Match the idioms in List I with their meanings in List II.
List I: Idiom List II: Meaning A. take to one's heels I. to run away B. sit on the fence II. the largest part C. let the cat out of the bag III. to avoid choosing a side D. the lion's share IV. to tell a secret by mistake
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Options for question 36 A Option A A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II B Option B A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III C Option C A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV D Option D A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
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Show the explanation Hide the explanation Answer A · A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II
Take to one's heels means "to run away": A-I.
Sit on the fence means "to avoid choosing a side": B-III.
Let the cat out of the bag means "to tell a secret by mistake": C-IV.
The lion's share means "the largest part": D-II.
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Only one option has B-III, so that pair is enough to settle it; matching the pairs you are surest of first saves time.
Match the idioms in List I with their meanings in List II.
List I: Idiom List II: Meaning A. play second fiddle I. to have a less important role B. rest on one's laurels II. to have just enough money to live C. a snake in the grass III. a false friend who is secretly an enemy D. make ends meet IV. to stop trying after a success
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Options for question 37 A Option A A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III B Option B A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II C Option C A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II D Option D A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II
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Show the explanation Hide the explanation Answer C · A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II
Play second fiddle means "to have a less important role": A-I.
Rest on one's laurels means "to stop trying after a success": B-IV.
A snake in the grass means "a false friend who is secretly an enemy": C-III.
Make ends meet means "to have just enough money to live": D-II.
Worth noting
Only one option has C-III, so that pair is enough to settle it; matching the pairs you are surest of first saves time.
Match the idioms in List I with their meanings in List II.
List I: Idiom List II: Meaning A. call it a day I. to stay away without permission B. take French leave II. very quickly C. a cock-and-bull story III. an unbelievable story D. by leaps and bounds IV. to stop working for the day
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Options for question 38 A Option A A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III B Option B A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II C Option C A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV D Option D A-I, B-IV, C-II, D-III
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Show the explanation Hide the explanation Answer B · A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II
Call it a day means "to stop working for the day": A-IV.
Take French leave means "to stay away without permission": B-I.
A cock-and-bull story means "an unbelievable story": C-III.
By leaps and bounds means "very quickly": D-II.
Worth noting
Only one option has C-III, so that pair is enough to settle it; matching the pairs you are surest of first saves time.
Match the idioms in List I with their meanings in List II.
List I: Idiom List II: Meaning A. out of the blue I. a scholar or writer B. a close shave II. unexpectedly C. carry coals to Newcastle III. to do something unnecessary D. a man of letters IV. a narrow escape
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Options for question 39 A Option A A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV B Option B A-I, B-IV, C-II, D-III C Option C A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II D Option D A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
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Show the explanation Hide the explanation Answer D · A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
Out of the blue means "unexpectedly": A-II.
A close shave means "a narrow escape": B-IV.
Carry coals to Newcastle means "to do something unnecessary": C-III.
A man of letters means "a scholar or writer": D-I.
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Only one option has D-I, so that pair is enough to settle it; matching the pairs you are surest of first saves time.
Match the idioms in List I with their meanings in List II.
List I: Idiom List II: Meaning A. in black and white I. a hidden weakness in an admired person B. feet of clay II. to be sound and believable C. hold water III. to get the most attention and praise D. steal the show IV. in writing
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Options for question 40 A Option A A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III B Option B A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II C Option C A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III D Option D A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
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Show the explanation Hide the explanation Answer A · A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
In black and white means "in writing": A-IV.
Feet of clay means "a hidden weakness in an admired person": B-I.
Hold water means "to be sound and believable": C-II.
Steal the show means "to get the most attention and praise": D-III.
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Only one option has A-IV, so that pair is enough to settle it; matching the pairs you are surest of first saves time.
Match the idioms in List I with their meanings in List II.
List I: Idiom List II: Meaning A. a man of straw I. a weak person with no real power B. a piece of cake II. to fail to have the hoped-for effect C. take with a pinch of salt III. not to believe completely D. fall flat IV. something very easy
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Options for question 41 A Option A A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV B Option B A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III C Option C A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I D Option D A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II
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Show the explanation Hide the explanation Answer D · A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II
A man of straw means "a weak person with no real power": A-I.
A piece of cake means "something very easy": B-IV.
Take with a pinch of salt means "not to believe completely": C-III.
Fall flat means "to fail to have the hoped-for effect": D-II.
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Only one option has B-IV, so that pair is enough to settle it; matching the pairs you are surest of first saves time.
Match the phrasal verbs in List I with their meanings in List II.
List I: Phrasal verb List II: Meaning A. work out I. to find the answer to B. cave in II. to manage without C. pull through III. to collapse D. go without IV. to recover
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Options for question 42 A Option A A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV B Option B A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV C Option C A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II D Option D A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I
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Show the explanation Hide the explanation Answer C · A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II
Work out means "to find the answer to": A-I.
Cave in means "to collapse": B-III.
Pull through means "to recover": C-IV.
Go without means "to manage without": D-II.
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Only one option has B-III, so that pair is enough to settle it; matching the pairs you are surest of first saves time.
Match the phrasal verbs in List I with their meanings in List II.
List I: Phrasal verb List II: Meaning A. see off I. to say goodbye to someone leaving B. set in II. to suggest C. crop up III. to begin and seem likely to continue D. put forward IV. to appear unexpectedly
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Options for question 43 A Option A A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III B Option B A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II C Option C A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I D Option D A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
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Show the explanation Hide the explanation Answer B · A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II
See off means "to say goodbye to someone leaving": A-I.
Set in means "to begin and seem likely to continue": B-III.
Crop up means "to appear unexpectedly": C-IV.
Put forward means "to suggest": D-II.
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Only one option has B-III, so that pair is enough to settle it; matching the pairs you are surest of first saves time.
Match the phrasal verbs in List I with their meanings in List II.
List I: Phrasal verb List II: Meaning A. give up I. to do something good to balance something bad B. make up for II. to stop trying C. bank on III. to gradually come to an end D. peter out IV. to depend on
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Options for question 44 A Option A A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III B Option B A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III C Option C A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III D Option D A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
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Show the explanation Hide the explanation Answer C · A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
Give up means "to stop trying": A-II.
Make up for means "to do something good to balance something bad": B-I.
Bank on means "to depend on": C-IV.
Peter out means "to gradually come to an end": D-III.
Worth noting
Only one option has B-I, so that pair is enough to settle it; matching the pairs you are surest of first saves time.
Match the phrasal verbs in List I with their meanings in List II.
List I: Phrasal verb List II: Meaning A. factor in I. to include in a calculation or plan B. take off II. to remove C. get over III. to recover from D. stand for IV. to be a short form of
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Options for question 45 A Option A A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I B Option B A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV C Option C A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV D Option D A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III
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Show the explanation Hide the explanation Answer B · A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
Factor in means "to include in a calculation or plan": A-I.
Take off means "to remove": B-II.
Get over means "to recover from": C-III.
Stand for means "to be a short form of": D-IV.
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Only one option has A-I, so that pair is enough to settle it; matching the pairs you are surest of first saves time.
Match the phrasal verbs in List I with their meanings in List II.
List I: Phrasal verb List II: Meaning A. clamp down on I. to be louder than and hide another sound B. drown out II. to act strictly to stop C. zero in on III. to wait eagerly for D. look forward to IV. to focus all attention on
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Options for question 46 A Option A A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III B Option B A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III C Option C A-I, B-IV, C-II, D-III D Option D A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II
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Show the explanation Hide the explanation Answer A · A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
Clamp down on means "to act strictly to stop": A-II.
Drown out means "to be louder than and hide another sound": B-I.
Zero in on means "to focus all attention on": C-IV.
Look forward to means "to wait eagerly for": D-III.
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Only one option has A-II, so that pair is enough to settle it; matching the pairs you are surest of first saves time.
Match the phrasal verbs in List I with their meanings in List II.
List I: Phrasal verb List II: Meaning A. lash out I. to stay at the same speed or level as B. go through II. to disappoint C. let down III. to experience D. keep up with IV. to attack suddenly with words or blows
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Options for question 47 A Option A A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II B Option B A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II C Option C A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III D Option D A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
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Show the explanation Hide the explanation Answer D · A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
Lash out means "to attack suddenly with words or blows": A-IV.
Go through means "to experience": B-III.
Let down means "to disappoint": C-II.
Keep up with means "to stay at the same speed or level as": D-I.
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Only one option has A-IV, so that pair is enough to settle it; matching the pairs you are surest of first saves time.
Match the phrasal verbs in List I with their meanings in List II.
List I: Phrasal verb List II: Meaning A. bear out I. to withdraw from something agreed B. catch up II. to need or deserve C. back out III. to reach the same level as others D. call for IV. to confirm
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Options for question 48 A Option A A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II B Option B A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II C Option C A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III D Option D A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
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Show the explanation Hide the explanation Answer B · A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
Bear out means "to confirm": A-IV.
Catch up means "to reach the same level as others": B-III.
Back out means "to withdraw from something agreed": C-I.
Call for means "to need or deserve": D-II.
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Only one option has B-III, so that pair is enough to settle it; matching the pairs you are surest of first saves time.
Match the phrasal verbs in List I with their meanings in List II.
List I: Phrasal verb List II: Meaning A. flare up I. to suddenly become more intense B. put on II. to start a journey C. set off III. to wear D. hold on IV. to wait
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Options for question 49 A Option A A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III B Option B A-I, B-IV, C-II, D-III C Option C A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV D Option D A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
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Show the explanation Hide the explanation Answer C · A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
Flare up means "to suddenly become more intense": A-I.
Put on means "to wear": B-III.
Set off means "to start a journey": C-II.
Hold on means "to wait": D-IV.
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Only one option has B-III, so that pair is enough to settle it; matching the pairs you are surest of first saves time.
Match the phrasal verbs in List I with their meanings in List II.
List I: Phrasal verb List II: Meaning A. brush up I. to think carefully about B. mull over II. to choose not to take part C. opt out III. to die D. pass away IV. to practise and improve
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Options for question 50 A Option A A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV B Option B A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II C Option C A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I D Option D A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
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Show the explanation Hide the explanation Answer D · A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
Brush up means "to practise and improve": A-IV.
Mull over means "to think carefully about": B-I.
Opt out means "to choose not to take part": C-II.
Pass away means "to die": D-III.
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Only one option has A-IV, so that pair is enough to settle it; matching the pairs you are surest of first saves time.
Words and their opposites 30 questions Match each word in List I with its opposite in List II.
List I: Word List II: Opposite A. gradual I. cowardly B. rough II. sudden C. forget III. remember D. brave IV. smooth
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Options for question 51 A Option A A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III B Option B A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I C Option C A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III D Option D A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
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Show the explanation Hide the explanation Answer B · A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
Gradual is the opposite of "sudden": A-II.
Rough is the opposite of "smooth": B-IV.
Forget is the opposite of "remember": C-III.
Brave is the opposite of "cowardly": D-I.
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Only one option has C-III, so that pair is enough to settle it; matching the pairs you are surest of first saves time.
Match each word in List I with its opposite in List II.
List I: Word List II: Opposite A. maximum I. rare B. hollow II. praise C. frequent III. solid D. condemn IV. minimum
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Options for question 52 A Option A A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II B Option B A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I C Option C A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I D Option D A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
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Show the explanation Hide the explanation Answer A · A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
Maximum is the opposite of "minimum": A-IV.
Hollow is the opposite of "solid": B-III.
Frequent is the opposite of "rare": C-I.
Condemn is the opposite of "praise": D-II.
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Only one option has A-IV, so that pair is enough to settle it; matching the pairs you are surest of first saves time.
Match each word in List I with its opposite in List II.
List I: Word List II: Opposite A. artificial I. natural B. insult II. separate C. negligent III. diligent D. unite IV. compliment
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Options for question 53 A Option A A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV B Option B A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II C Option C A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II D Option D A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
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Show the explanation Hide the explanation Answer C · A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II
Artificial is the opposite of "natural": A-I.
Insult is the opposite of "compliment": B-IV.
Negligent is the opposite of "diligent": C-III.
Unite is the opposite of "separate": D-II.
Worth noting
Only one option has B-IV, so that pair is enough to settle it; matching the pairs you are surest of first saves time.
Match each word in List I with its opposite in List II.
List I: Word List II: Opposite A. flourish I. punishment B. alive II. wither C. reward III. defeat D. victory IV. dead
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Options for question 54 A Option A A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I B Option B A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV C Option C A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I D Option D A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
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Show the explanation Hide the explanation Answer D · A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
Flourish is the opposite of "wither": A-II.
Alive is the opposite of "dead": B-IV.
Reward is the opposite of "punishment": C-I.
Victory is the opposite of "defeat": D-III.
Worth noting
Only one option has A-II, so that pair is enough to settle it; matching the pairs you are surest of first saves time.
Match each word in List I with its opposite in List II.
List I: Word List II: Opposite A. liberty I. lend B. tight II. captivity C. voluntary III. compulsory D. borrow IV. loose
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Options for question 55 A Option A A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV B Option B A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II C Option C A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I D Option D A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
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Show the explanation Hide the explanation Answer C · A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
Liberty is the opposite of "captivity": A-II.
Tight is the opposite of "loose": B-IV.
Voluntary is the opposite of "compulsory": C-III.
Borrow is the opposite of "lend": D-I.
Worth noting
Only one option has D-I, so that pair is enough to settle it; matching the pairs you are surest of first saves time.
Match each word in List I with its opposite in List II.
List I: Word List II: Opposite A. major I. unfriendly B. innocent II. guilty C. genial III. minor D. fertile IV. barren
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Options for question 56 A Option A A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II B Option B A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV C Option C A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV D Option D A-I, B-IV, C-II, D-III
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Show the explanation Hide the explanation Answer B · A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
Major is the opposite of "minor": A-III.
Innocent is the opposite of "guilty": B-II.
Genial is the opposite of "unfriendly": C-I.
Fertile is the opposite of "barren": D-IV.
Worth noting
Only one option has B-II, so that pair is enough to settle it; matching the pairs you are surest of first saves time.
Match each word in List I with its opposite in List II.
List I: Word List II: Opposite A. praise I. enemy B. reckless II. cautious C. ally III. ignorance D. knowledge IV. criticise
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Options for question 57 A Option A A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II B Option B A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III C Option C A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II D Option D A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III
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Show the explanation Hide the explanation Answer D · A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III
Praise is the opposite of "criticise": A-IV.
Reckless is the opposite of "cautious": B-II.
Ally is the opposite of "enemy": C-I.
Knowledge is the opposite of "ignorance": D-III.
Worth noting
Only one option has A-IV, so that pair is enough to settle it; matching the pairs you are surest of first saves time.
Match each word in List I with its opposite in List II.
List I: Word List II: Opposite A. majority I. minority B. expand II. light C. heavy III. contract D. rational IV. unreasonable
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Options for question 58 A Option A A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I B Option B A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III C Option C A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV D Option D A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
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Show the explanation Hide the explanation Answer C · A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
Majority is the opposite of "minority": A-I.
Expand is the opposite of "contract": B-III.
Heavy is the opposite of "light": C-II.
Rational is the opposite of "unreasonable": D-IV.
Worth noting
Only one option has B-III, so that pair is enough to settle it; matching the pairs you are surest of first saves time.
Match each word in List I with its opposite in List II.
List I: Word List II: Opposite A. veracity I. support B. ameliorate II. present C. oppose III. worsen D. absent IV. falsehood
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Options for question 59 A Option A A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II B Option B A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I C Option C A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I D Option D A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III
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Show the explanation Hide the explanation Answer A · A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
Veracity is the opposite of "falsehood": A-IV.
Ameliorate is the opposite of "worsen": B-III.
Oppose is the opposite of "support": C-I.
Absent is the opposite of "present": D-II.
Worth noting
Only one option has D-II, so that pair is enough to settle it; matching the pairs you are surest of first saves time.
Match each word in List I with its opposite in List II.
List I: Word List II: Opposite A. concur I. expensive B. emancipate II. enslave C. intrepid III. differ D. cheap IV. fearful
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Options for question 60 A Option A A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I B Option B A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II C Option C A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I D Option D A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
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Show the explanation Hide the explanation Answer C · A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
Concur is the opposite of "differ": A-III.
Emancipate is the opposite of "enslave": B-II.
Intrepid is the opposite of "fearful": C-IV.
Cheap is the opposite of "expensive": D-I.
Worth noting
Only one option has A-III, so that pair is enough to settle it; matching the pairs you are surest of first saves time.
Match each word in List I with its opposite in List II.
List I: Word List II: Opposite A. famine I. plenty B. hapless II. bright C. dim III. fortunate D. ancient IV. modern
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Options for question 61 A Option A A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II B Option B A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV C Option C A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV D Option D A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
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Show the explanation Hide the explanation Answer C · A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
Famine is the opposite of "plenty": A-I.
Hapless is the opposite of "fortunate": B-III.
Dim is the opposite of "bright": C-II.
Ancient is the opposite of "modern": D-IV.
Worth noting
Only one option has A-I, so that pair is enough to settle it; matching the pairs you are surest of first saves time.
Match each word in List I with its opposite in List II.
List I: Word List II: Opposite A. fecund I. pessimism B. perish II. survive C. optimism III. sterile D. clarity IV. obscurity
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Options for question 62 A Option A A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III B Option B A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II C Option C A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II D Option D A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
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Show the explanation Hide the explanation Answer D · A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
Fecund is the opposite of "sterile": A-III.
Perish is the opposite of "survive": B-II.
Optimism is the opposite of "pessimism": C-I.
Clarity is the opposite of "obscurity": D-IV.
Worth noting
Only one option has A-III, so that pair is enough to settle it; matching the pairs you are surest of first saves time.
Match each word in List I with its opposite in List II.
List I: Word List II: Opposite A. deficit I. boastful B. modest II. surplus C. placate III. provoke D. confident IV. diffident
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Options for question 63 A Option A A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III B Option B A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV C Option C A-I, B-IV, C-II, D-III D Option D A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
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Show the explanation Hide the explanation Answer B · A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV
Deficit is the opposite of "surplus": A-II.
Modest is the opposite of "boastful": B-I.
Placate is the opposite of "provoke": C-III.
Confident is the opposite of "diffident": D-IV.
Worth noting
Only one option has B-I, so that pair is enough to settle it; matching the pairs you are surest of first saves time.
Match each word in List I with its opposite in List II.
List I: Word List II: Opposite A. exacerbate I. former B. extol II. arrogance C. latter III. disparage D. humility IV. relieve
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Options for question 64 A Option A A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I B Option B A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I C Option C A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II D Option D A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
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Show the explanation Hide the explanation Answer C · A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
Exacerbate is the opposite of "relieve": A-IV.
Extol is the opposite of "disparage": B-III.
Latter is the opposite of "former": C-I.
Humility is the opposite of "arrogance": D-II.
Worth noting
Only one option has C-I, so that pair is enough to settle it; matching the pairs you are surest of first saves time.
Match each word in List I with its opposite in List II.
List I: Word List II: Opposite A. mollify I. detach B. generous II. stingy C. join III. departure D. arrival IV. infuriate
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Options for question 65 A Option A A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III B Option B A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV C Option C A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III D Option D A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
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Show the explanation Hide the explanation Answer A · A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III
Mollify is the opposite of "infuriate": A-IV.
Generous is the opposite of "stingy": B-II.
Join is the opposite of "detach": C-I.
Arrival is the opposite of "departure": D-III.
Worth noting
Only one option has A-IV, so that pair is enough to settle it; matching the pairs you are surest of first saves time.
Match each word in List I with its opposite in List II.
List I: Word List II: Opposite A. impudent I. poverty B. meagre II. respectful C. prosperity III. ample D. recondite IV. simple
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Options for question 66 A Option A A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II B Option B A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II C Option C A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I D Option D A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
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Show the explanation Hide the explanation Answer D · A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
Impudent is the opposite of "respectful": A-II.
Meagre is the opposite of "ample": B-III.
Prosperity is the opposite of "poverty": C-I.
Recondite is the opposite of "simple": D-IV.
Worth noting
Only one option has C-I, so that pair is enough to settle it; matching the pairs you are surest of first saves time.
Match each word in List I with its opposite in List II.
List I: Word List II: Opposite A. dynamic I. reckless B. fresh II. replenish C. exhaust III. stale D. circumspect IV. static
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Options for question 67 A Option A A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I B Option B A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I C Option C A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III D Option D A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II
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Show the explanation Hide the explanation Answer B · A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
Dynamic is the opposite of "static": A-IV.
Fresh is the opposite of "stale": B-III.
Exhaust is the opposite of "replenish": C-II.
Circumspect is the opposite of "reckless": D-I.
Worth noting
Only one option has A-IV, so that pair is enough to settle it; matching the pairs you are surest of first saves time.
Match each word in List I with its opposite in List II.
List I: Word List II: Opposite A. admire I. clumsy B. benefit II. finish C. begin III. harm D. dexterous IV. despise
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Options for question 68 A Option A A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III B Option B A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV C Option C A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I D Option D A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
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Show the explanation Hide the explanation Answer C · A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
Admire is the opposite of "despise": A-IV.
Benefit is the opposite of "harm": B-III.
Begin is the opposite of "finish": C-II.
Dexterous is the opposite of "clumsy": D-I.
Worth noting
Only one option has B-III, so that pair is enough to settle it; matching the pairs you are surest of first saves time.
Match each word in List I with its opposite in List II.
List I: Word List II: Opposite A. munificent I. nadir B. barbaric II. miserly C. zenith III. civilised D. inferior IV. superior
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Options for question 69 A Option A A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I B Option B A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV C Option C A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II D Option D A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
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Show the explanation Hide the explanation Answer D · A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
Munificent is the opposite of "miserly": A-II.
Barbaric is the opposite of "civilised": B-III.
Zenith is the opposite of "nadir": C-I.
Inferior is the opposite of "superior": D-IV.
Worth noting
Only one option has A-II and B-III, so those pairs are enough to settle it; matching the pairs you are surest of first saves time.
Match each word in List I with its opposite in List II.
List I: Word List II: Opposite A. affirm I. deny B. exterior II. pessimist C. optimist III. interior D. vivacious IV. lifeless
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Options for question 70 A Option A A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV B Option B A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II C Option C A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II D Option D A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
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Show the explanation Hide the explanation Answer A · A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
Affirm is the opposite of "deny": A-I.
Exterior is the opposite of "interior": B-III.
Optimist is the opposite of "pessimist": C-II.
Vivacious is the opposite of "lifeless": D-IV.
Worth noting
Only one option has A-I, so that pair is enough to settle it; matching the pairs you are surest of first saves time.
Match each word in List I with its opposite in List II.
List I: Word List II: Opposite A. flexible I. frail B. debilitate II. strengthen C. robust III. deliberate D. impetuous IV. rigid
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Options for question 71 A Option A A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I B Option B A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I C Option C A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III D Option D A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
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Show the explanation Hide the explanation Answer C · A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III
Flexible is the opposite of "rigid": A-IV.
Debilitate is the opposite of "strengthen": B-II.
Robust is the opposite of "frail": C-I.
Impetuous is the opposite of "deliberate": D-III.
Worth noting
Only one option has B-II, so that pair is enough to settle it; matching the pairs you are surest of first saves time.
Match each word in List I with its opposite in List II.
List I: Word List II: Opposite A. guilty I. exit B. entrance II. criticism C. accolade III. descend D. ascend IV. innocent
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Options for question 72 A Option A A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III B Option B A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III C Option C A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III D Option D A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II
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Show the explanation Hide the explanation Answer B · A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
Guilty is the opposite of "innocent": A-IV.
Entrance is the opposite of "exit": B-I.
Accolade is the opposite of "criticism": C-II.
Ascend is the opposite of "descend": D-III.
Worth noting
Only one option has A-IV, so that pair is enough to settle it; matching the pairs you are surest of first saves time.
Match each word in List I with its opposite in List II.
List I: Word List II: Opposite A. question I. answer B. wisdom II. oppose C. advocate III. folly D. acquiesce IV. resist
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Options for question 73 A Option A A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV B Option B A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I C Option C A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III D Option D A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
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Show the explanation Hide the explanation Answer A · A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
Question is the opposite of "answer": A-I.
Wisdom is the opposite of "folly": B-III.
Advocate is the opposite of "oppose": C-II.
Acquiesce is the opposite of "resist": D-IV.
Worth noting
Only one option has A-I, so that pair is enough to settle it; matching the pairs you are surest of first saves time.
Match each word in List I with its opposite in List II.
List I: Word List II: Opposite A. conceited I. constant B. deep II. shallow C. import III. export D. capricious IV. modest
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Options for question 74 A Option A A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV B Option B A-I, B-IV, C-II, D-III C Option C A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II D Option D A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I
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Show the explanation Hide the explanation Answer D · A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I
Conceited is the opposite of "modest": A-IV.
Deep is the opposite of "shallow": B-II.
Import is the opposite of "export": C-III.
Capricious is the opposite of "constant": D-I.
Worth noting
Only one option has A-IV, so that pair is enough to settle it; matching the pairs you are surest of first saves time.
Match each word in List I with its opposite in List II.
List I: Word List II: Opposite A. adversity I. virtuous B. vilify II. eulogise C. permanent III. temporary D. nefarious IV. prosperity
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Options for question 75 A Option A A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I B Option B A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I C Option C A-I, B-IV, C-II, D-III D Option D A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
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Show the explanation Hide the explanation Answer B · A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I
Adversity is the opposite of "prosperity": A-IV.
Vilify is the opposite of "eulogise": B-II.
Permanent is the opposite of "temporary": C-III.
Nefarious is the opposite of "virtuous": D-I.
Worth noting
Only one option has A-IV, so that pair is enough to settle it; matching the pairs you are surest of first saves time.
Match each word in List I with its opposite in List II.
List I: Word List II: Opposite A. elegant I. taciturn B. amateur II. crude C. salubrious III. unhealthy D. loquacious IV. professional
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Options for question 76 A Option A A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I B Option B A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I C Option C A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I D Option D A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
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Show the explanation Hide the explanation Answer A · A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
Elegant is the opposite of "crude": A-II.
Amateur is the opposite of "professional": B-IV.
Salubrious is the opposite of "unhealthy": C-III.
Loquacious is the opposite of "taciturn": D-I.
Worth noting
Only one option has B-IV, so that pair is enough to settle it; matching the pairs you are surest of first saves time.
Match each word in List I with its opposite in List II.
List I: Word List II: Opposite A. belligerent I. alleviate B. aggravate II. vague C. scanty III. peaceable D. trenchant IV. plentiful
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Options for question 77 A Option A A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II B Option B A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III C Option C A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III D Option D A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I
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Show the explanation Hide the explanation Answer A · A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
Belligerent is the opposite of "peaceable": A-III.
Aggravate is the opposite of "alleviate": B-I.
Scanty is the opposite of "plentiful": C-IV.
Trenchant is the opposite of "vague": D-II.
Worth noting
Only one option has A-III, so that pair is enough to settle it; matching the pairs you are surest of first saves time.
Match each word in List I with its opposite in List II.
List I: Word List II: Opposite A. dearth I. safety B. danger II. abundance C. pernicious III. late D. early IV. beneficial
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Options for question 78 A Option A A-I, B-IV, C-II, D-III B Option B A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV C Option C A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I D Option D A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
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Show the explanation Hide the explanation Answer D · A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
Dearth is the opposite of "abundance": A-II.
Danger is the opposite of "safety": B-I.
Pernicious is the opposite of "beneficial": C-IV.
Early is the opposite of "late": D-III.
Worth noting
Only one option has B-I, so that pair is enough to settle it; matching the pairs you are surest of first saves time.
Match each word in List I with its opposite in List II.
List I: Word List II: Opposite A. frugality I. wholesome B. harmony II. discord C. deleterious III. extravagance D. opulent IV. squalid
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Options for question 79 A Option A A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV B Option B A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV C Option C A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III D Option D A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
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Show the explanation Hide the explanation Answer B · A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
Frugality is the opposite of "extravagance": A-III.
Harmony is the opposite of "discord": B-II.
Deleterious is the opposite of "wholesome": C-I.
Opulent is the opposite of "squalid": D-IV.
Worth noting
Only one option has A-III, so that pair is enough to settle it; matching the pairs you are surest of first saves time.
Match each word in List I with its opposite in List II.
List I: Word List II: Opposite A. abolish I. establish B. transient II. profound C. superficial III. permanent D. hard IV. soft
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Options for question 80 A Option A A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV B Option B A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III C Option C A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I D Option D A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
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Show the explanation Hide the explanation Answer A · A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
Abolish is the opposite of "establish": A-I.
Transient is the opposite of "permanent": B-III.
Superficial is the opposite of "profound": C-II.
Hard is the opposite of "soft": D-IV.
Worth noting
Only one option has A-I, so that pair is enough to settle it; matching the pairs you are surest of first saves time.
Question types · easy to hard
NTA's English syllabus is one page. It names two skill areas: Reading Comprehension, with three kinds of passage of at most 300 words each (factual, narrative and literary), and Verbal Ability, with four item types (rearranging the parts, match the following, choosing the correct word, synonyms and antonyms). It says the questions are not limited to these, and prints no chapters and no split of the 50 questions. So the chapters here are ours. Reading is split by the kind of passage, because a poem is not read the way a report is. Verbal Ability is split into three areas of our own: Vocabulary, Sentence & paragraph order, and Grammar & usage. Where a chapter covers something past NTA's short list, it says so, and it is there because the papers since 2022 have asked it.