In the following items Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists : Code :
List I (Word/Expression/Specialised term) List II (Meaning) A. Pragmatist 1. Using too many words B. Promethean 2. Daringly original and creative C. Promontory 3. A headland that juts into a large water body D. Prolix 4. A person concerned with practical matters
A B C D
| A | B | C | D |
| 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
Vocabulary Matching: List I and List II
This question requires matching specific words and expressions from List I with their correct meanings provided in List II.
Matching Vocabulary Terms
- A. Pragmatist: Defined as a person concerned with practical matters. This matches with meaning 4.
- B. Promethean: Characterizes someone or something as daringly original and creative. This matches with meaning 2.
- C. Promontory: Refers to a headland that juts into a large water body. This matches with meaning 3.
- D. Prolix: Describes language that uses too many words; wordy. This matches with meaning 1.
Determining the Correct Code
By matching each item in List I to its corresponding meaning in List II, we get the following pairs:
- A → 4
- B → 2
- C → 3
- D → 1
The code representing this sequence is 4 2 3 1.
This sequence corresponds to the first option provided.
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'
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2. To kill somebody or self or an animal as an act of sacrifice'Raconteur'
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2. Somebody who believes in only telling tall tales'Quotidian'
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2. Chaos and disorder in the absence of government'Pristine'
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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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