Question 79
HardOriginal questionMatch each word in List I with its opposite in List II.
| List I: Word | List II: Opposite |
|---|---|
| A. frugality | I. wholesome |
| B. harmony | II. discord |
| C. deleterious | III. extravagance |
| D. opulent | IV. squalid |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer B
Correct answer: B
Explanation
Frugality is the opposite of "extravagance": A-III.
Harmony is the opposite of "discord": B-II.
Deleterious is the opposite of "wholesome": C-I.
Opulent is the opposite of "squalid": D-IV.
Worth noting
Only one option has A-III, 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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