Question 9
HardOriginal questionMatch 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.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer C
Correct answer: C
Explanation
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.
- Concept
- Matching words or phrases with their meanings
- Typical timeTypical
- 60 s
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