Question

Match the words in List-I with the meanings in List-II:

List-I (Words) and List-II (Meanings)

List-I (Words)	List-II (Meanings)
(A) Denizen	(III) Inhabitant
(B) Depravity	(IV) Extreme wickedness
(C) Deprecate	(I) Express disapproval of
(D) Deride	(II) Ridicule

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
• (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV)
• (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)
• (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (II), (D) - (I)

Hint:

When matching words to their meanings, focus on the precise definition and context in which the word is typically use(D)

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Analyzing the words and meanings.

- (A) Denizen refers to an inhabitant of a place, so it matches with (III).
- (B) Depravity means extreme wickedness, so it matches with (IV).
- (C) Deprecate means to express disapproval of something, so it matches with (I).
- (D) Deride means to ridicule or mock someone, so it matches with (II).
Step 2: Conclusion. The correct matching is: (A)
- (III), (B)
- (IV), (C)
- (I), (D)
- (II). Thus, the correct answer is 3. (A)
- (III), (B)
- (IV), (C)
- (I), (D)
- (II).
Final Answer: \[ \boxed{\text{The correct answer is 3. (A)
- (III), (B)
- (IV), (C)
- (I), (D)
- (II).}} \]