Match the words in List - I with their synonyms in List - II. Choose the…

Concept: A synonym-matching item is solved by fixing the precise dictionary sense of each List-I word and then choosing the List-II word that carries the closest sense. The mapping must also be one-to-one (bijective), so every List-II word is used exactly once and none is left over.

1. Heretic means a person who holds a belief or opinion that goes against established religious or social doctrine. The List-II word carrying that sense is Non-Conformist, a person who does not follow accepted norms or conventions.

2. Slander means to make a false spoken statement that damages a person’s reputation. The List-II word carrying that sense is Defame, to harm someone’s reputation with untrue claims.

3. Wilt means to lose freshness, firmness, or vigour, as a drooping plant does. The List-II word carrying that sense is Wither, to shrivel and lose vitality.

4. Rescind means to officially cancel or annul a law, order, or agreement. The List-II word carrying that sense is Revoke, to officially withdraw or cancel something.

Cross-check: Non-Conformist, Defame, Wither, and Revoke are each used exactly once, so nothing is repeated or left over and the mapping is a complete one-to-one match. The parts of speech agree as well — the noun Heretic pairs with the noun Non-Conformist, while Slander, Wilt, and Rescind are taken as verbs and pair with the verbs Defame, Wither, and Revoke.

Result: the complete matching is Heretic – Non-Conformist, Slander – Defame, Wilt – Wither, Rescind – Revoke, i.e. a-ii, b-iii, c-iv, d-i.