Question

    Directions: Match the words in Column A with

    their meanings in Column B, and choose the correct combination from the options given below:  
    A (i) c, (ii) d, (iii) - a, (iv) - e Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B (i) c, (ii) a, (iii) (d), (iv) - e Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C (i) b, (ii) d, (iii) - a, (iv) - c Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D (i) e, (ii) a, (iii) - b, (iv) - d Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E (i) b, (ii) d, (iii) - e, (iv) - a Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Sanguinary means murderous or bloodthirsty, so it matches with (c) . Punctilious means extremely careful and attentive to detail, which corresponds to (a) . Dogmatic refers to being authoritative or arrogant in asserting opinions, aligning with (d) (pontifical). Finally, reprehensible means very bad or deserving blame, which matches with (e) . Therefore, the correct sequence of matches is (i) c, (ii) a, (iii) d, and (iv) e.

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