Match the columns. Column 1 Column 2 1. eradicate P. misrepresent 2. distort Q. weak completely 3. saturate R. use 4. utilize S. destroy utterly A. 1S, 2P, 3Q, 4R B. 1P, 2Q, 3R, 4S C. 1Q, 2R, 3S, 4P D. 1S, 2P, 3R, 4Q

GATE 2014 · General Aptitude · Word Meaning · medium

Answer: The correct matching is: 1-S (eradicate - destroy utterly), 2-P (distort - misrepresent), 3-Q (saturate - weak completely), 4-R (utilize - use). Answer: A.

1. Match 'eradicate' to its definition: Eradicate = to root out or destroy utterly. Among the options: P=misrepresent, Q=weak completely, R=use, S=destroy utterly. Eradicate -> S (destroy utterly). This rules out S for other words.
2. Match 'distort' to its definition: Distort = to twist or misrepresent. Among remaining options (P, Q, R): distort -> P (misrepresent). Eliminates P.
3. Match 'utilize' to its definition: Utilize = to make use of something. Among remaining (Q, R): utilize -> R (use). This is straightforward.
4. Match 'saturate' to remaining definition: Only Q (weak completely) remains for saturate. Saturate means to fill completely / soak; when something is oversaturated it becomes weak. Saturate -> Q (weak completely).