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Select the word-pair that best represents a similar relationship to the one expressed in the pair of words given below. (The words must be considered as meaningful English words and must not be related to each other based on the number of letters/number of consonants/vowels in the word.) Tranquil : Violent
Timid : Bold
Wicked : Vicious
Zeal : Eagerness
Vigilant : Alert
Timid : Bold
Identify the relationship in the primary pair (Antonyms). Scan options to find the pair where the two words represent opposite concepts.
Identify the relationship in the primary pair (Antonyms). Scan options to find the pair where the two words represent opposite concepts.
Analyze the primary pair
Tranquil means peaceful or calm, while Violent means involving physical force or being wild. These words are direct antonyms.
Evaluate the options
Compare the relationship of each option pair to the antonym rule. Timid (shy/fearful) and Bold (courageous/daring) are opposites, matching the primary pair perfectly.
B: Wicked and Vicious are synonyms. C: Zeal and Eagerness are synonyms. D: Vigilant and Alert are synonyms.
A is correct because Tranquil and Violent share an antonymous relationship, which is exactly mirrored by the pair Timid and Bold.
In analogy questions, always categorize the relationship first (synonyms, antonyms, part-to-whole, or functional). If the relationship is antonymous, immediately eliminate all synonymous options to save time.