Question 27
HardOriginal questionMatch the words in List I with their meanings in List II.
| List I: Word | List II: Meaning |
|---|---|
| A. recalcitrant | I. poor |
| B. shrewd | II. astute |
| C. timid | III. shy |
| D. impecunious | IV. defiant |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer B
Correct answer: B
Explanation
Recalcitrant means "defiant": A-IV.
Shrewd means "astute": B-II.
Timid means "shy": C-III.
Impecunious means "poor": D-I.
Worth noting
Only one option has A-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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