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  • In the question below, there is a word given in bold which is followed by five options. In each of the options, a pair of words is given which is either the pair of synonyms or antonyms or synonym & antonym of the word given in bold. Choose that pair as your answer. Nefarious


  • Options
  • A. Sloppy, Flurry
  • B. Unassertive, Ignoble
  • C. Modest, Subtle
  • D. Gregarious, Magnanimous

  • Correct Answer
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    Explanation

    The meanings of the given words are as follows:
    Nefarious: (typically of an action or activity) wicked or criminal
    Sloppy: careless and unsystematic; excessively casual
    Flurry: a small swirling mass of something, especially snow or leaves, moved by sudden gusts of wind

     

    Unassertive: (of a person) not having or showing a confident and forceful personality

     

    Ignoble: not honourable in character or purpose
    Modest: unassuming in the estimation of one's abilities or achievements
    Subtle: (especially of a change or distinction) so delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyse or describe
    Gregarious: (of a person) fond of company; sociable
    Magnanimous: generous or forgiving, especially towards a rival or less powerful person
    Iniquitous: grossly unfair and morally wrong
    Atrocious: horrifyingly wicked
    Therefore, it can be observed that option E i.e.

     

    ?iniquitous, atrocious? forms a synonym- synonym pair of ?nefarious?.

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