Question 62
HardOriginal questionMatch each word in List I with its opposite in List II.
| List I: Word | List II: Opposite |
|---|---|
| A. fecund | I. pessimism |
| B. perish | II. survive |
| C. optimism | III. sterile |
| D. clarity | IV. obscurity |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer D
Correct answer: D
Explanation
Fecund is the opposite of "sterile": A-III.
Perish is the opposite of "survive": B-II.
Optimism is the opposite of "pessimism": C-I.
Clarity is the opposite of "obscurity": D-IV.
Worth noting
Only one option has A-III, 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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