2026 · Q23
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
EnglishUsage of Paired Words
- AImminent means immobile and Eminent means extremely large
- BImminent means extremely large and Eminent means immobile
- CImminent means famous and respected, and Eminent means happening soon
- DImminent means happening soon and Eminent means famous and respected
Explanation
"Imminent" (with an "i", from Latin imminere, to hang over) means about to happen — happening soon; "eminent" (from eminere, to stand out) means famous and respected. Option (D) states both correctly. Option (C) swaps them — the classic trap with this pair.