Question

Match the dictionary definitions (A–D) of the word “Purge” with the correct usage (E–H).

Dictionary definition		Usage
A. Remove a stigma from the name of	E	The opposition was purged after the coup.
B. Make clean by removing whatever is superfluous, foreign	F	The committee heard his attempt to purge himself of a charge of heresy.
C. Get rid of	G	Drugs that purge the bowels are often bad for the brain.
D. To cause evacuation of	H	It is recommended to purge water by distillation.

• A. a: A–E, B–G, C–F, D–H
• B. b: A–F, B–E, C–H, D–G
• C. c: A–H, B–F, C–G, D–E
• D. d: A–F, B–H, C–E, D–G

Hint:

For multiple meanings of a verb, identify which are literal (physical removal) and which are metaphorical (removal of stigma).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

- A–F: Remove stigma — purge himself of charge of heresy. - B–E: Remove foreign/unwanted — purge opposition after coup. - C–H: Get rid of — purge water by distillation. - D–G: Cause evacuation — purge bowels. Thus mapping is: A–F, B–E, C–H, D–G.