Question 23
HardOriginal questionMatch the words in List I with their meanings in List II.
| List I: Word | List II: Meaning |
|---|---|
| A. acrimonious | I. modest |
| B. prolific | II. untruthful |
| C. mendacious | III. bitter |
| D. humble | IV. productive |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer D
Correct answer: D
Explanation
Acrimonious means "bitter": A-III.
Prolific means "productive": B-IV.
Mendacious means "untruthful": C-II.
Humble means "modest": D-I.
Worth noting
Only one option has A-III and B-IV, so those pairs are 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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