CDS 2025 · PYQ · Vocabulary / Word Meanings · medium
Match List I (word/expression/specialised term) with List II (meaning) and select the answer using the code given below the Lists.
List I:
A. Wrangle
B. Wacky
C. Codex
D. Postscript
List II:
1. Additional piece of information added to the main text
2. Amusing and strange
3. Complicated and prolonged argument
4. An ancient text
A.A-3 B-2 C-4 D-1✓ Correct
B.A-3 B-4 C-2 D-1
C.A-1 B-2 C-4 D-3
D.A-1 B-4 C-2 D-3
Explanation
Wrangle refers to a long and complicated dispute or argument (3). Wacky means funny or amusing in a strange or surprising way (2). Codex is an ancient manuscript text in book form, especially of the scriptures or a classical work (4). Postscript is an additional remark or piece of information added at the end of a letter or main text (1). Therefore A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1 is the correct match, corresponding to option (a).
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