Match the word with its correct synonym.

Question

Match the word with its correct synonym.

i. Ricochet — a. Carom

ii. Melancholy — b. Heart-rending

iii. Poignant — c. Dejected

iv. Subterfuge — d. Ploy

1. A. i-a, ii-b, iii-c, iv-d
2. B. i-b, ii-a, iii-c, iv-d
3. C. i-b, ii-c, iii-a, iv-d
4. D. i-a, ii-c, iii-b, iv-d (Correct answer)

Correct Answer

Option D — i-a, ii-c, iii-b, iv-d

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is i-a, ii-c, iii-b, iv-d.

Key Points

• Ricochet = Carom (bounce off), Melancholy = Dejected (sad), Poignant = Heart-rending (deeply moving), Subterfuge = Ploy (a trick).
• Match: i-a, ii-c, iii-b, iv-d.