Match the following one-word substitutes with their meanings: List IList II 1. Spendthrift a. One who possesses many talents 2. Versatile b. One who devotes himself to the service of mankind out of…
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Match the following one-word substitutes with their meanings:
| List I | List II |
|---|---|
| 1. Spendthrift | a. One who possesses many talents |
| 2. Versatile | b. One who devotes himself to the service of mankind out of love |
| 3. Teetotaler | c. One who spends too much |
| 4. Philanthropist | d. One who abstains from alcohol |
| e. One who fears everything | |
| f. One who is addicted to tea |
- 1 – e, 2 – c, 3 – f, 4 – b
- 1 – c, 2 – a, 3 – d, 4 – b
- 1 – c, 2 – a, 3 – f, 4 – d
- 1 – a, 2 – c, 3 – b, 4 – e
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B - 1 – c, 2 – a, 3 – d, 4 – b
Spendthrift = one who spends too much (c); versatile = one with many talents (a); teetotaler = one who abstains from alcohol (d); philanthropist = one who serves out of love for mankind (b). So 1-c, 2-a, 3-d, 4-b.
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