Question 21
HardOriginal questionMatch 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.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer C
Correct answer: C
Explanation
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.
- Concept
- Matching words or phrases with their meanings
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