Correct option is B
· The pair which does
not have the same meaning is
(b) Habitual, Infrequent.
· Given pair:
Habitual — means done regularly or by habit; customary.
Infrequent — means occurring seldom; not often.
· Given pair (Hindi meaning):
Habitual = आदतन/नियमित;
Infrequent = कम-बार/कभी-कभार।
· Example (Habitual): She is a habitual early riser.
· Example (Infrequent): Trains are infrequent on Sundays.
· Correct answer explanation: One word (habitual) denotes regular, consistent occurrence; the other (infrequent) denotes rare or occasional occurrence. Therefore, they are
opposites, not synonyms.
· Synonyms (Habitual): customary, regular, usual, chronic.
· Antonyms (Habitual): occasional, sporadic, infrequent.
· Synonyms (Infrequent): rare, occasional, sporadic, scarce.
· Antonyms (Infrequent): frequent, regular, habitual.
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Meanings of all the other given options:
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Frugality – Prudence: careful/economical use of resources; wise caution (मितव्ययिता – विवेक/सावधानी)
· ·
Embarrass – Confound: to make someone feel awkward or at a loss; to perplex or bewilder (शर्मिंदा/असहज करना – भ्रमित करना)
· ·
Propitious – Favourable: likely to lead to success; auspicious/advantageous (अनुकूल/शुभ – अनुकूल)
