Question 70
HardOriginal questionMatch each word in List I with its opposite in List II.
| List I: Word | List II: Opposite |
|---|---|
| A. affirm | I. deny |
| B. exterior | II. pessimist |
| C. optimist | III. interior |
| D. vivacious | IV. lifeless |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer A
Correct answer: A
Explanation
Affirm is the opposite of "deny": A-I.
Exterior is the opposite of "interior": B-III.
Optimist is the opposite of "pessimist": C-II.
Vivacious is the opposite of "lifeless": D-IV.
Worth noting
Only one option has A-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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