Question 9 of 14beginner💡 UnderstandMatching5 marks

Select the correct synonyms from the box given below that match the list of words in 1–5. You may refer to a thesaurus.

(1)

mysterious, puzzling, baffling

Answer

enigmatic

(2)

mighty, gigantic, huge

Answer

colossal

(3)

breath-taking, stunning, awe-inspiring

Answer

spectacular

(4)

peaceful, calm, tranquil

Answer

serene

(5)

unusual, peculiar, foreign

Answer

exotic

Explanation

(1) The word 'enigmatic' appears in the concluding paragraph: 'nature's artistic flair and enigmatic charm.' It means mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand. (2) The word 'colossal' appears in the description of Lonar Crater Lake: 'a colossal meteorite, blazing at an extremely high speed.' It means extremely large or gigantic. (3) The word 'spectacular' appears multiple times, including 'spectacular views of beautiful waterfalls' and 'spectacular legacy of ancient wisdom.' It means impressive, stunning, or awe-inspiring. (4) The word 'serene' appears in the description of Kerala's glowing waters: 'In the serene backwaters of Kumbalangi village.' It means peaceful, calm, or tranquil. (5) The word 'exotic' appears in the Valley of Flowers description: 'around 600 species of exotic flowers.' It means unusual, striking, or from a foreign place.