Question

In the following question, four words are given of which two words are synonyms and antonyms. Identify those two words which are nearly the same or opposite in meaning and indicate the correct letter combination.
A. awful
B. envious
C. pleasant
D. fair

• A. A-B
• B. A-C
• C. B-C
• D. B-D

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

A-C

A. Awful - extremely bad or unpleasant.

B. Envious - wishing you had what someone else has.

C. Pleasant - enjoyable, attractive, friendly or easy to like.

D. Fair - treating someone in the right way that is reasonable.

'Awful' and 'Pleasant' are opposites. Thus option B is the correct answer. (A-C)