Question 61
HardOriginal questionMatch each word in List I with its opposite in List II.
| List I: Word | List II: Opposite |
|---|---|
| A. famine | I. plenty |
| B. hapless | II. bright |
| C. dim | III. fortunate |
| D. ancient | IV. modern |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer C
Correct answer: C
Explanation
Famine is the opposite of "plenty": A-I.
Hapless is the opposite of "fortunate": B-III.
Dim is the opposite of "bright": C-II.
Ancient is the opposite of "modern": D-IV.
Worth noting
Only one option has A-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
- Typical timeTypical
- 60 s
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