Question 8
HardOriginal questionMatch 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.
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer D
Correct answer: D
Explanation
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.
- Concept
- Matching words or phrases with their meanings
- Typical timeTypical
- 60 s
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