Direction: In the given question, four words are given of which two are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning. Find the two words and indicate your answer by marking the option which represents the correct combination.
A. Fathomed
B. Devastated
C. Ruined
D. Abrupt
Solution
Ans. B
Fathomed- understand (a difficult problem or an enigmatic person) after much thought. Devastated- cause (someone) severe and overwhelming shock or grief. Ruined- cause great and usually irreparable damage or harm to; have a disastrous effect on, destroy or ruin. Abrupt- sudden and unexpected. Hence, B and C are synonyms.
Ans. B
Fathomed- understand (a difficult problem or an enigmatic person) after much thought. Devastated- cause (someone) severe and overwhelming shock or grief. Ruined- cause great and usually irreparable damage or harm to; have a disastrous effect on, destroy or ruin. Abrupt- sudden and unexpected. Hence, B and C are synonyms.