Question 71
HardOriginal questionMatch each word in List I with its opposite in List II.
| List I: Word | List II: Opposite |
|---|---|
| A. flexible | I. frail |
| B. debilitate | II. strengthen |
| C. robust | III. deliberate |
| D. impetuous | IV. rigid |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer C
Correct answer: C
Explanation
Flexible is the opposite of "rigid": A-IV.
Debilitate is the opposite of "strengthen": B-II.
Robust is the opposite of "frail": C-I.
Impetuous is the opposite of "deliberate": D-III.
Worth noting
Only one option has B-II, 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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