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. fallacy
B. adage
C. dictum
D. endorse
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. fallacy
B. adage
C. dictum
D. endorse
The correct option is C B-C
Synonyms are words which have the same or nearly the same meaning in the same language.
Antonyms are words which have opposite meaning in comparison to the other.
Option B) B-C is correct as the word dictum means a formal pronouncement from an authoritative source and the word adage means a proverb or short statement expressing a general truth. Both adage and dictum have the same meaning (they are synonyms).
The other options are not correct as fallacy means a mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound arguments while endorse means declare one's public approval or support of.
Synonyms are words which have the same or nearly the same meaning in the same language.
Antonyms are words which have opposite meaning in comparison to the other.
Option B) B-C is correct as the word dictum means a formal pronouncement from an authoritative source and the word adage means a proverb or short statement expressing a general truth. Both adage and dictum have the same meaning (they are synonyms).
The other options are not correct as fallacy means a mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound arguments while endorse means declare one's public approval or support of.
