Question

Synonyms: Match the words in Column I with their correct meanings/synonyms in Column II.  

Column I		Column II
1.	\(\text{Eloquent}\)	P.	\(\text{Fluent or persuasive in speaking}\)
2.	\(\text{Vivacious}\)	Q.	\(\text{Extremely unpleasant; repulsive}\)
3.	\(\text{Odious}\)	R.	\(\text{Lively, animated, and full of energy}\)
4.	\(\text{Penchant}\)	S.	\(\text{A strong or habitual liking for something}\)

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. 1-P, 2-R, 3-Q, 4-S
• B. 1-R, 2-P, 3-S, 4-Q
• C. 1-P, 2-Q, 3-R, 4-S
• D. 1-S, 2-R, 3-Q, 4-P

Hint:

Remember: \[ \text{Eloquent} \rightarrow \text{Persuasive speaker} \] \[ \text{Vivacious} \rightarrow \text{Full of energy} \] \[ \text{Penchant} \rightarrow \text{Strong liking} \]

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Synonym matching exercises test your command of vocabulary by requiring you to align words with their precise semantic definitions. Identifying a single definitive match can often help you eliminate multiple incorrect options at once.
Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
Let's find the exact meaning for each word in Column I: 1. Eloquent: Describes someone who is vivid, articulate, moving, and expressive in speech or writing. This perfectly matches definition P (Fluent or persuasive in speaking). 2. Vivacious: Derived from the Latin root vivere (to live). It describes a person who is attractively lively, animated, and high-spirited. This matches definition R (Lively, animated, and full of energy). 3. Odious: Rooted in the word odium (hatred). It describes something that inspires intense disgust, hatred, or aversion. This matches definition Q (Extremely unpleasant; repulsive). 4. Penchant: Borrowed from French, this refers to a strong inclination, taste, or fondness for something. This matches definition S (A strong or habitual liking for something). Combining these correct pairs gives the sequence: 1-P, 2-R, 3-Q, 4-S. This matches option (A).
Step 3: Final Answer:
The correct combination is 1-P, 2-R, 3-Q, 4-S, which corresponds to option (A).