2002 · Q13
Match words in List-I with the words/group of words in List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
List I :
- AAdjunct,
- BContiguous,
- CConsanguine,
- DRecluse.
List II :
- 1Same family relationship,
- 2Diametrically opposite places,
- 3A person who has withdrawn from society,
- 4Enthusiastic person,
- 5Thing that is less important and not essential,
- 6Neighbouring.
General EnglishVocabulary
- AA-5, B-1, C-2, D-3
- BA-4, B-6, C-1, D-5
- CA-5, B-6, C-1, D-3
- DA-4, B-1, C-2, D-5
Explanation
An adjunct is something added that is less important and not essential (5). Contiguous means touching or neighbouring (6). Consanguine means related by blood — 'same family relationship' (1). A recluse is a person who has withdrawn from society (3). The correct matching is A-5, B-6, C-1, D-3, i.e. option (C).