Question 7
HardOriginal questionMatch 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.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer B
Correct answer: B
Explanation
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.
- Concept
- Matching words or phrases with their meanings
- Typical timeTypical
- 60 s
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