Question

In the following question, four words are given, for which two words are nearly the same or opposite in meaning. Find the two words that are similar or opposite in meaning and indicate the number of the correct letter combination provided in the options.

A. Possessive

B. Dreadful

C. Secretive

D. Repugnant

1. B-C
2. B-D
3. A-B
4. A-C

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : B-D

The correct answer is option 2) i.e. B-D

• Let's look at the meaning of the given words:

 

Possessive	One who cares for the possessions
Dreadful	Causing great suffering
Secretive	One who does not disclose information
Repugnant	unacceptable

 

•  Thus it is proved that the two words are similar in meaning. They are dreadful and repugnant.

Thus the correct answer is B-D