Verbal Analogies
Direction: For each of the following questions select the answer pair that expresses a relationship most similar to that expressed in the capitalised pair.
- FICKLE : STABLE ::
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As we know that ,
The answer is (c). The relationship here is one of opposites. Although the word pair fundamental : elemental is also opposite, it does not also show the idea of something that changes find something that is fixed.Correct Option: C
As we know that ,
The answer is (c). The relationship here is one of opposites. Although the word pair fundamental : elemental is also opposite, it does not also show the idea of something that changes find something that is fixed.
Hence , required answer will be FICKLE : STABLE :: IMPULSIVE : CONSIDERED .
- BOTANY : PLANTS ::
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As we know that ,
Botany is the study of plants, just as geology is the study of the earth. In option b and d, the same relationship holds but in the reverse order. Etiology is the study of disease and astronomy is the study of stars.Correct Option: A
As we know that ,
Botany is the study of plants, just as geology is the study of the earth. In option b and d, the same relationship holds but in the reverse order. Etiology is the study of disease and astronomy is the study of stars.
Thus , BOTANY : PLANTS :: GEOLOGY : EARTH will be required answer .
- FAKE : GENUINENESS ::
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As per the given above question , we can say that
Something that is fake is lacking in genuineness. Similarly, something that is nebulous is hazy or vague, lacking in definition.Correct Option: B
As per the given above question , we can say that
Something that is fake is lacking in genuineness. Similarly, something that is nebulous is hazy or vague, lacking in definition.
Thus , required answer will be FAKE : GENUINENESS :: NEBULOUS : DEFINITION .
- DOUBT : FAITH
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According to question , we can say that
Relation between the two words is of antonyms. Sceptic is a person with doubt and pious is the person with faith. Atheist is a person who does not believe in god, hence there is no doubt. Iconoclast is a person who attacks cherished belief.Correct Option: B
According to question , we can say that
Relation between the two words is of antonyms. Sceptic is a person with doubt and pious is the person with faith. Atheist is a person who does not believe in god, hence there is no doubt. Iconoclast is a person who attacks cherished belief.
Thus , required answer will be DOUBT : FAITH SCEPTIC : PIOUS .
- EXTRACT : TOOTH ::
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As per the given above question , we know that
Just as you extract a tooth, you uproot a stump.Correct Option: B
As per the given above question , we know that
Just as you extract a tooth, you uproot a stump.
Therefore , required answer will be EXTRACT : TOOTH :: UPROOT : STUMP .