2024 · Q100
In the following items, a pair of words is provided. You are required to select the option which most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
**Discomfort — Discomfit**
EnglishUsage of Paired Words
- ADiscomfort means disturb and discomfit means unfit
- BDiscomfort means unease and discomfit means to embarrass
- CDiscomfort means to embarrass and discomfit means unfit
- DDiscomfort means unfit and discomfit means to make comfortable
Explanation
‘Discomfort’ is a noun meaning unease or lack of comfort. ‘Discomfit’ is a verb meaning to embarrass or disconcert. Option (b) states both correctly; the other options swap them or invent senses (‘unfit’, ‘make comfortable’). Hence (b) is correct.