Question 65
HardOriginal questionMatch each word in List I with its opposite in List II.
| List I: Word | List II: Opposite |
|---|---|
| A. mollify | I. detach |
| B. generous | II. stingy |
| C. join | III. departure |
| D. arrival | IV. infuriate |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer A
Correct answer: A
Explanation
Mollify is the opposite of "infuriate": A-IV.
Generous is the opposite of "stingy": B-II.
Join is the opposite of "detach": C-I.
Arrival is the opposite of "departure": D-III.
Worth noting
Only one option has A-IV, 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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