2026 · Q107
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.
Edify and Educe
EnglishUsage of Paired Words
- AEdify means to be elated, and Educe means to subtract
- BEdify means to improve and uplift, and Educe means to extract information
- CEdify means to enlighten, and Educe means to reduce
- DEdify means to delight, and Educe means to be tolerant
Explanation
“Edify” (Latin aedificare, to build) means to build up morally or intellectually — to improve and uplift. “Educe” (Latin educere, to lead out) means to draw out or extract, as information. Option (b) states both correctly; the others invent false senses. Hence (b).