Question 72
HardOriginal questionMatch each word in List I with its opposite in List II.
| List I: Word | List II: Opposite |
|---|---|
| A. guilty | I. exit |
| B. entrance | II. criticism |
| C. accolade | III. descend |
| D. ascend | IV. innocent |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer B
Correct answer: B
Explanation
Guilty is the opposite of "innocent": A-IV.
Entrance is the opposite of "exit": B-I.
Accolade is the opposite of "criticism": C-II.
Ascend is the opposite of "descend": 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
- Typical timeTypical
- 60 s
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