GATE EE 2014 Set 2 — Question 3

MCQ+1 / -0.33EasyVocabulary (Words, Idioms, Phrases in Context)Verbal AptitudeGeneral Aptitude

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Match the columns. Column 1 Column 2 1) eradicate P) misrepresent 2) distort Q) soak completely 3) saturate R) use 4) utilize S) destroy utterly

Correct answer (A) 1:S, 2:P, 3:Q, 4:R Solution Matching the words with their meanings: 1. Eradicate : to destroy or get rid of something completely (S) 2. Distort : to pull or twist out of shape; to give a misleading or false account or impression of (P) 3. Saturate : to cause something to become thoroughly soaked with liquid (Q) 4. Utilize : to make practical and effective use of (R) Therefore, the correct matching is 1:S, 2:P, 3:Q, 4:R. Turn this into a strength. Explore AI-powered practice and doubt support with Success Tracker.

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Correct answer (A) 1:S, 2:P, 3:Q, 4:R Solution Matching the words with their meanings: 1. Eradicate : to destroy or get rid of something completely (S) 2. Distort : to pull or twist out of shape; to give a misleading or false account or impression of (P) 3. Saturate : to cause something to become thoroughly soaked with liquid (Q) 4. Utilize : to make practical and effective use of (R) Therefore, the correct matching is 1:S, 2:P, 3:Q, 4:R.

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