Choose the option with words that are not synonyms.
2017
Choose the option with words that are not synonyms.
- A.
aversion, dislike
- B.
luminous, radiant
- C.
plunder, loot
- D.
yielding, resistant
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Correct answer: D
Key idea: identify which pair does not consist of synonyms.
aversion, dislike — These are synonyms: both mean a strong feeling of not liking something.
luminous, radiant — These are synonyms: both describe emitting or reflecting light; they convey brightness.
plunder, loot — These are synonyms: both mean to steal goods, often during war or disorder.
yielding, resistant — These are not synonyms: "yielding" means giving way, being flexible or compliant, while "resistant" means opposing or not giving in; they are essentially opposites.
Conclusion: The correct pair is yielding, resistant because they do not share the same meaning and are antonyms.