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Match the columns.
Column 1Column 2
1EradicatePMisrepresent
2DistortQSoak completely
3SaturateRUse
4UtilizeSDestroy utterly

  1. A
    1 : S, 2 : P, 3 : Q, 4 : R
  2. B
    1 : P, 2 : Q, 3 : R, 4 : S
  3. C
    1 : Q, 2 : R, 3 : S, 4 : P
  4. D
    1 : S, 2 : P, 3 : R, 4 : Q

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

Vocabulary Matching: Eradicate, Distort, Saturate, Utilize

This question requires matching words from Column 1 with their appropriate synonyms or meanings provided in Column 2. Let's break down each word to find the correct match.

1. Eradicate Meaning and Match

The word Eradicate means to destroy completely or put an end to something. Looking at the options in Column 2:

- P: Misrepresent - This means to give a false account or impression.
- Q: Soak completely - This means to be thoroughly wet.
- R: Use - This means to employ or operate something.
- S: Destroy utterly - This means to completely destroy.

The best match for Eradicate is S: Destroy utterly.

2. Distort Meaning and Match

The word Distort means to pull or twist out of shape, or to give a misleading account or impression of. Considering Column 2:

- P: Misrepresent - This means to give a false or misleading account.
- Q: Soak completely - Not related.
- R: Use - Not related.
- S: Destroy utterly - Not the primary meaning.

The closest meaning for Distort is P: Misrepresent.

3. Saturate Meaning and Match

The word Saturate means to soak thoroughly or imbue strongly. Let's examine Column 2:

- P: Misrepresent - Not related.
- Q: Soak completely - This means to make something thoroughly wet.
- R: Use - Not related.
- S: Destroy utterly - Not related.

The correct match for Saturate is Q: Soak completely.

4. Utilize Meaning and Match

The word Utilize means to make practical and effective use of something. Checking Column 2:

- P: Misrepresent - Not related.
- Q: Soak completely - Not related.
- R: Use - This means to employ or put into service.
- S: Destroy utterly - Not related.

The synonym for Utilize is R: Use.

Final Matches and Correct Option

Based on the analysis, the correct matches are:

- 1 -> S (Eradicate -> Destroy utterly)
- 2 -> P (Distort -> Misrepresent)
- 3 -> Q (Saturate -> Soak completely)
- 4 -> R (Utilize -> Use)

This set of matches corresponds to the option 1 : S, 2 : P, 3 : Q, 4 : R.

Practice this question

Try it yourself before checking the explanation above.

Match the columns.
Column 1Column 2
1EradicatePMisrepresent
2DistortQSoak completely
3SaturateRUse
4UtilizeSDestroy utterly
A
1 : S, 2 : P, 3 : Q, 4 : R
B
1 : P, 2 : Q, 3 : R, 4 : S
C
1 : Q, 2 : R, 3 : S, 4 : P
D
1 : S, 2 : P, 3 : R, 4 : Q

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