Match the words in List I with their meanings in List II.

Match the words in List I with their…

Question 29

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Match the words in List I with their meanings in List II.

List I: Word	List II: Meaning
A. arrogant	I. stale
B. quixotic	II. eager
C. keen	III. haughty
D. hackneyed	IV. idealistic

Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-ICorrect answerYour answerA-III, B-I, C-IV, D-IICorrect answerYour answerA-I, B-II, C-III, D-IVCorrect answerYour answerA-I, B-II, C-IV, D-IIICorrect answerYour answer

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CorrectNot quiteAnswer A

Correct answer: A

Arrogant means "haughty": A-III.
Quixotic means "idealistic": B-IV.
Keen means "eager": C-II.
Hackneyed means "stale": D-I.

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
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Question 29

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