GATE CSE 2015 Set 1 | Question: GA-5

Question

Which one of the following combinations is incorrect?

• A. Acquiescence - Submission
• B. Wheedle - Roundabout
• C. Flippancy - Lightness
• D. Profligate - Extravagant

Comments

Such questions are meant to be left in exam.

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Yes ,of course but these’re game changers for Toppers which may throw you back if there’s a small mistake

Answer 1

 B Wheedle - Roundabout

Answer 2

Acquiescence: To accept without protest. Submission: -> Correct relationship.

Wheedle: To use flattery to get something. Roundabout: To use an indirect longer route instead of a shorter direct route -> Not happening. 

Flippancy: Not showing seriousness, lightness. Lightness -> Correct relationship.

Profligate: Excessive, reckless, characterless, wasteful. Extravagant -> Correct relationship.

Answer 3

PROFLIGATE - example The Kapoors are profligate in their expenditures.
Profligate means extravagant or wasteful....it is used as an adjective here.

WHEEDLE - to provoke someone,to lure ,to persuade
ACQUIESCENCE - the Jailkattu ordinance will be sent to the President for his acquiescence. Here it means... for his assent or approval...its not submission

FLIPPANCY -light mindedness...not lightness
so answer should D

Comments

D?, It should be B right?