Question 69
HardOriginal questionMatch each word in List I with its opposite in List II.
| List I: Word | List II: Opposite |
|---|---|
| A. munificent | I. nadir |
| B. barbaric | II. miserly |
| C. zenith | III. civilised |
| D. inferior | IV. superior |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer D
Correct answer: D
Explanation
Munificent is the opposite of "miserly": A-II.
Barbaric is the opposite of "civilised": B-III.
Zenith is the opposite of "nadir": C-I.
Inferior is the opposite of "superior": D-IV.
Worth noting
Only one option has A-II and B-III, so those pairs are 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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