CDS 2026 · PYQ · Vocabulary / Word Meanings · hard
Match List I with List II: List I (Word/Expression/Specialised term): A. Fortuitous, B. Fortitudinous, C. Formidable, D. Forlorn. List II (Meaning): 1. Exhibiting exceptional bravery, 2. Daunting, 3. Sad and solitary, 4. Happening by chance.
A.A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4
B.A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3✓ Correct
C.A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3
D.A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4
Explanation
Fortuitous means happening by chance (A-4). Fortitudinous means showing courage/exhibiting exceptional bravery (B-1). Formidable means inspiring fear or respect, intimidating, daunting (C-2). Forlorn means pitifully sad and abandoned, sad and solitary (D-3). The correct matching is A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3.
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