Question 18
HardOriginal questionMatch the words in List I with their meanings in List II.
| List I: Word | List II: Meaning |
|---|---|
| A. fortuitous | I. miserly |
| B. grateful | II. accidental |
| C. lucid | III. clear |
| D. parsimonious | IV. thankful |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer B
Correct answer: B
Explanation
Fortuitous means "accidental": A-II.
Grateful means "thankful": B-IV.
Lucid means "clear": C-III.
Parsimonious means "miserly": 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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