Question 19
HardOriginal questionMatch the words in List I with their meanings in List II.
| List I: Word | List II: Meaning |
|---|---|
| A. vanish | I. disappear |
| B. obfuscate | II. impudence |
| C. effrontery | III. hostile |
| D. inimical | IV. confuse |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer D
Correct answer: D
Explanation
Vanish means "disappear": A-I.
Obfuscate means "confuse": B-IV.
Effrontery means "impudence": C-II.
Inimical means "hostile": D-III.
Worth noting
Only one option has B-IV, 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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