Question 66
HardOriginal questionMatch each word in List I with its opposite in List II.
| List I: Word | List II: Opposite |
|---|---|
| A. impudent | I. poverty |
| B. meagre | II. respectful |
| C. prosperity | III. ample |
| D. recondite | IV. simple |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer D
Correct answer: D
Explanation
Impudent is the opposite of "respectful": A-II.
Meagre is the opposite of "ample": B-III.
Prosperity is the opposite of "poverty": C-I.
Recondite is the opposite of "simple": D-IV.
Worth noting
Only one option has C-I, 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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