Question 63
HardOriginal questionMatch each word in List I with its opposite in List II.
| List I: Word | List II: Opposite |
|---|---|
| A. deficit | I. boastful |
| B. modest | II. surplus |
| C. placate | III. provoke |
| D. confident | IV. diffident |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer B
Correct answer: B
Explanation
Deficit is the opposite of "surplus": A-II.
Modest is the opposite of "boastful": B-I.
Placate is the opposite of "provoke": C-III.
Confident is the opposite of "diffident": D-IV.
Worth noting
Only one option has B-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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- 60 s
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