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ibps-rrb-oa 2023 · Question 162 of 209

COLUMN (I) (A) Cynicism (B) Abundance (C) Naivety COLUMN (II) (D) Disrupt (E) Optimism (F) Adept

Synonym matching

  1. A(a) B-D
  2. B(b) C-D & A-E
  3. C(c) A-F & B-D
  4. D(d) C-ECorrect
  5. E(e) None of these

Answer: D. (d) C-E

Explanation

The best possible combination of synonyms is: “C-E”. (C) Naivety - (E) Optimism: Both words describe different aspects of one's outlook on life, where "naivety" suggests innocence or lack of experience, and "optimism" suggests a positive and hopeful outlook. Meanings of the words: Cynicism (A): A skeptical or negative view of people's motives and actions, often accompanied by a belief that self-interest is the primary motivation. Abundance (B): A plentiful or ample quantity of something; a state of having more than enough. Naivety (C): Lack of experience, sophistication, or worldly knowledge, leading to innocence and a tendency to trust others. Disrupt (D): To cause disorder or interruption; to interfere with the normal course of something. Optimism (E): A positive and hopeful outlook on life or a particular situation, expecting favorable outcomes. Adept (F): Highly skilled or proficient in a particular activity or field; having a natural talent or ability.

Source: IBPS RRB Clerk Mains Previous Year Paper 2023 (BankersAdda) · memory-based

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