Directions In each of the following questions, four words are given, choose the most suitable alternative reflecting the combination of the words which are
either SYNONYMS or ANTONYMS of each other.
(i) Abate
(ii) Paradox
(iii) Discrepancy
(iv) Pragmatic
Only (i)-(iv)
Incorrect Answeronly (ii)-(iii)
Correct Answeronly (iii)-(iv)
Incorrect Answeronly (i)-(ii)
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
- Abate: Means to reduce or become less intense.
- Paradox: A statement that contradicts itself but might be true.
- Discrepancy: Refers to a difference or inconsistency between things that should match.
- Pragmatic: Pertains to being practical and focused on reaching a goal.
- Option 1 (i)-(iv): "Abate" and "Pragmatic" are neither synonyms nor antonyms.
- Option 2 (ii)-(iii): "Paradox" and "Discrepancy" involve different concepts and aren't antonyms or synonyms.
- Option 3 (iii)-(iv): "Discrepancy" and "Pragmatic" are unrelated.
- Option 4 (i)-(ii): "Abate" and "Paradox" are unrelated.
Correct Answer: Option 2, Only (ii)-(iii)
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By: Parvesh Mehta