Question 26
HardOriginal questionMatch the words in List I with their meanings in List II.
| List I: Word | List II: Meaning |
|---|---|
| A. magnanimous | I. occasional |
| B. insipid | II. silent |
| C. sporadic | III. tasteless |
| D. taciturn | IV. generous |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer C
Correct answer: C
Explanation
Magnanimous means "generous": A-IV.
Insipid means "tasteless": B-III.
Sporadic means "occasional": C-I.
Taciturn means "silent": D-II.
Worth noting
Only one option has B-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
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