2026 · Q110
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.
Nefarious and Nebulous
EnglishUsage of Paired Words
- ANefarious means scandalous, and Nebulous means indistinct
- BNefarious means destitute, and Nebulous means vague
- CNefarious means wicked, and Nebulous means unpleasant
- DNefarious means fastidious, and Nebulous means exposed
Explanation
“Nefarious” (Latin nefas, crime) means wicked or villainous — “scandalous” here. “Nebulous” (Latin nebula, cloud) means hazy or indistinct. Option (a) states both correctly; the others distort one or both senses. Hence (a).