2024 · Q107
In the following items, certain words which have been borrowed into English from other languages have been given. Select the most appropriate meaning from the options provided and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
**Condign**
EnglishAdaptation of Borrowed Words
- AIngredients in culinary activities
- BConfined to one place
- CPunishment appropriate to wrong-doing
- DFormally arranged sit-down dinner
Explanation
‘Condign’ is used almost exclusively in the phrase ‘condign punishment’ — punishment that is fitting and appropriate to the wrongdoing. None of the other options (culinary ingredients, confinement, formal dinners) relates to the word. Hence ‘punishment appropriate to wrong-doing’ is correct.