Question 73
HardOriginal questionMatch each word in List I with its opposite in List II.
| List I: Word | List II: Opposite |
|---|---|
| A. question | I. answer |
| B. wisdom | II. oppose |
| C. advocate | III. folly |
| D. acquiesce | IV. resist |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer A
Correct answer: A
Explanation
Question is the opposite of "answer": A-I.
Wisdom is the opposite of "folly": B-III.
Advocate is the opposite of "oppose": C-II.
Acquiesce is the opposite of "resist": 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
- Typical timeTypical
- 60 s
- Your timeYours
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