Question 59
HardOriginal questionMatch each word in List I with its opposite in List II.
| List I: Word | List II: Opposite |
|---|---|
| A. veracity | I. support |
| B. ameliorate | II. present |
| C. oppose | III. worsen |
| D. absent | IV. falsehood |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer A
Correct answer: A
Explanation
Veracity is the opposite of "falsehood": A-IV.
Ameliorate is the opposite of "worsen": B-III.
Oppose is the opposite of "support": C-I.
Absent is the opposite of "present": D-II.
Worth noting
Only one option has D-II, 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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