Question

In each of the following questions four words are given, of which two words are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning. Find the two words which are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning and indicate the number of the correct letter combination.

A) Infringe B) Gallant C) ObeyD) Preserve

A A-B Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B B-C Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C C-D Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D A-C Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
E A-D Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Infringe and preserve mean nearly opposite to each other. Infringe means act so as to limit or undermine (something); encroach on while obeying means to submit to the authority of (someone) or comply with (a law).

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