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Directions : In the following items, a pair of words is provided. You are required to select the option that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
Imminent and Eminent
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Imminent means happening soon and Eminent means famous and respected
Understanding Imminent and Eminent Meanings
The word Imminent describes an event that is expected to happen very soon; it signifies something is impending.
Conversely, the word Eminent refers to someone or something that is famous, highly respected, and distinguished.
Option Analysis for Word Meanings
Evaluating the given options against these definitions:
- Option 1 is incorrect as it misdefines both 'Imminent' and 'Eminent'.
- Option 2 is incorrect, swapping and misstating the meanings.
- Option 3 incorrectly assigns the definition of 'Imminent' to 'Eminent' and vice versa.
- Option 4 correctly states that Imminent means happening soon and Eminent means famous and respected.
This pair of definitions accurately reflects the standard meanings of the words.
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