Directions: Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists:List I
(Word/Expression)List II
(Meaning)A. Caveat 1. Old-fashioned B. Amble 2. Warning C. Acolyte 3. Walking at a slow pace D. Archaic 4. Ardent follower
Code:
A B C D
Understanding Vocabulary: Matching Words to Meanings
This question requires matching terms from List I with their correct definitions provided in List II. Let's break down each term and find its corresponding meaning.
Matching List I with List II
We need to determine the meaning of each word in List I and find its match in List II.
A. Understanding the Meaning of 'Caveat'
The word 'Caveat' (List I - A) refers to a warning or a proviso of specific conditions attached to an agreement or statement. Looking at List II, the term that best matches this definition is 2. Warning.
B. Understanding the Meaning of 'Amble'
'Amble' (List I - B) describes a way of walking. It means to walk or move at a slow, relaxed, or leisurely pace. In List II, this corresponds to 3. Walking at a slow pace.
C. Understanding the Meaning of 'Acolyte'
An 'Acolyte' (List I - C) is typically a religious assistant or follower. More generally, it means someone who follows or attends another person; an attendant, or an ardent follower. This matches definition 4. Ardent follower from List II.
D. Understanding the Meaning of 'Archaic'
'Archaic' (List I - D) describes something that is very old-fashioned, outdated, or belongs to an earlier period. In List II, this definition is represented by 1. Old-fashioned.
Determining the Correct Code
Based on the matching above, we have:
- A matches with 2
- B matches with 3
- C matches with 4
- D matches with 1
Therefore, the correct code formed by combining the numbers in the order A, B, C, D is 2 3 4 1.
Similar Questions
Precept and Percept
Directions: Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists:
List I
(Word/Expression)List II
(Meaning)A. Kernel 1. Something that causes bad luck B. Brook 2. Small stream C. Jinx 3. Something that gives feeling of comfort D. Solace 4. Soft part inside a seed
Code:
A B C D'Immolate'
1. To kill somebody or self by burning
2. To kill somebody or self or an animal as an act of sacrifice'Raconteur'
1. Someone who is capable of telling stories in an interesting manner
2. Somebody who believes in only telling tall tales'Quotidian'
1. To quote inaccurately
2. Someone fond of quoting others'Anarchism'
1. Absence of government and/or authority
2. Chaos and disorder in the absence of government'Pristine'
1. In the original condition
2. In the defiled condition'Emasculate'
1. Making someone strong and powerful
2. Increase one's musculature'Perturbation'
1. Mental anxiety and disturbance
2. Deviation of a system or moving object caused by an outside influence'Enormity'
1. The fact of something being serious and grave
2. Abominable crime or sin
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