Question 14
HardOriginal questionMatch the words in List I with their meanings in List II.
| List I: Word | List II: Meaning |
|---|---|
| A. abundant | I. unwilling |
| B. elicit | II. evoke |
| C. surreptitious | III. plentiful |
| D. reluctant | IV. stealthy |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer A
Correct answer: A
Explanation
Abundant means "plentiful": A-III.
Elicit means "evoke": B-II.
Surreptitious means "stealthy": C-IV.
Reluctant means "unwilling": D-I.
Worth noting
Only one option has A-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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