Choose the option with words that are not synonyms.

2017

Choose the option with words that are not synonyms.

  1. A.

    aversion, dislike

  2. B.

    luminous, radiant

  3. C.

    plunder, loot

  4. 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.

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