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Question
Match the words in column A with their Synonym in column B.
| S.No. | A | B |
| 1. | ease | endure |
| 2. | evolve | surplus |
| 3. | excess | effortless |
| 4. | survive | great |
| 5. | immense | progress |
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Solution
| S.No. | A | B |
| 1. | ease | effortless |
| 2. | evolve | progress |
| 3. | excess | surplus |
| 4. | survive | endure |
| 5. | immense | great |
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