Question : Directions: Select the word pair that does NOT represent a similar relationship to the one expressed in the pair of words given below.
(The words must be considered meaningful English words and must not be related to each other based on the number of letters/number of consonants/vowels in the word.)
Scatter : Combine
Option 1: Sorrow : Cheer
Option 2: Diminish : Shrink
Option 3: Serious : Insincere
Option 4: Lofty : Low
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Correct Answer: Diminish : Shrink
Solution :
Given:
Scatter : Combine (It represents an opposite or contrasting relationship, where scatter means to disperse and combine means to bring together.)
Let's check the options –
First option:
Sorrow : Cheer; Sorrow is the opposite of cheer as sorrow signifies a state of sadness or grief, whereas cheer implies a state of happiness or joy.
Second option:
Diminish : Shrink; Both diminish and shrink convey the idea of reduction or decrease. Diminish generally refers to a decrease in size, intensity, or importance, and shrink specifically refers to a decrease in size.
Third option:
Serious : Insincere; Serious implies a genuine and earnest attitude, while insincere denotes a lack of sincerity or genuineness.
Fourth option:
Lofty : Low; Lofty means elevated or high, while low is the opposite, indicating a position or condition closer to the ground.
So, only the second option doesn't follow the same pattern as followed by the given pair. Hence, the second option is correct.
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