Question 68
HardOriginal questionMatch each word in List I with its opposite in List II.
| List I: Word | List II: Opposite |
|---|---|
| A. admire | I. clumsy |
| B. benefit | II. finish |
| C. begin | III. harm |
| D. dexterous | IV. despise |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer C
Correct answer: C
Explanation
Admire is the opposite of "despise": A-IV.
Benefit is the opposite of "harm": B-III.
Begin is the opposite of "finish": C-II.
Dexterous is the opposite of "clumsy": D-I.
Worth noting
Only one option has B-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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