Multiple choice general knowledge

STAGNANT : MOTION

  1. arid : moisture

  2. morbid : dread

  3. neutral : balance

  4. marred : fault
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Stagnant describes a state of lacking motion (adjective describing the ABSENCE of the noun). Similarly, arid describes a state of lacking moisture. In options B, C, and D, the adjective describes the presence or association with the noun (morbid doesn't mean lacking dread, neutral means having balance, marred means having a fault). Only A shows the 'lacking' relationship.

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