Question 13
HardOriginal questionMatch 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.
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer D
Correct answer: D
Explanation
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.
- Concept
- Matching words or phrases with their meanings
- Typical timeTypical
- 60 s
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