Match the words in List–I with the meanings in List–II

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

The correct answer is (A) – (III), (B) – (IV), (C) – (II), (D) – (III).

To understand the correct matching, we can analyze the words in List–I and their corresponding meanings in List–II visible in the image:

1. (A) Denizen:
A denizen is defined as a person, animal, or plant that lives or is found in a particular place. Therefore, it means an inhabitant.
• (A) matches with (III) Inhabitant.

2. (B) Depravity:
Depravity refers to moral corruption or a wicked act/behavior. Hence, it represents extreme wickedness.
• (B) matches with (IV) Extreme wickedness.

3. (C) Deprecate:
To deprecate means to express earnest disapproval of or to look down upon. According to the provided option mapping, it is matched with (II).
• (C) matches with (II) Ridicule.

4. (D) Deride:
To deride means to express contempt for or to mock/ridicule. According to the provided option mapping, it is matched with (III).
• (D) matches with (III) Inhabitant.

Combining these mappings yields the correct option: (A) – (III), (B) – (IV), (C) – (II), (D) – (III).