Analogies (Related Pair of Words)

A symphony is created by a composer, just as a fresco is created by a painter. Both pairs show a creator and their creation, making option B the correct analogy.

The analogy compares 'MUNDANE' to 'SPIRITUAL' as opposites or contrasting concepts. 'Mundane' means ordinary or secular, while 'spiritual' relates to the sacred or religious. Among the options, 'secular' and 'clerical' best reflect this contrast, making option D correct.

The analogy compares a substance to the field that studies or utilizes it. 'Liquid' is the medium used in 'hydraulics,' just as 'motion' is the subject studied in 'dynamics.' This makes option A the best fit. Other options either mismatch the relationship or are less direct.

The analogy compares opposites or contrasting qualities: 'corporeal' means physical or bodily, while 'spiritual' relates to the non-physical or soul. Similarly, 'moron' and 'savant' are contrasting terms representing low and high intelligence respectively. The other options do not represent clear opposites or contrasts.

The analogy compares a component to the compound it forms: Sodium is a component of Salt, just as Lime (calcium oxide) is a component of Limestone (calcium carbonate). Therefore, 'Lime: Limestone' is the correct analogy.

A mask is used to disguise, and similarly, make-up is used to beautify. Both pairs show a tool and its purpose or effect, making option C the correct analogy.

The analogy LIGHT : BLIND relates a cause or source to its effect or condition. Similarly, SPEECH : DUMB relates the ability to speak to the condition of being unable to speak. This makes option A the correct analogy.

The analogy compares a small piece of a substance to the whole material it comes from. A grain is a small particle of salt, just as a chip is a small piece broken off from glass. Therefore, 'chip: glass' correctly parallels 'grain: salt'.

The analogy 'Joke : Laughter' shows a cause and effect or stimulus and response relationship, where a joke typically causes laughter. Similarly, 'Cry : Sorrow' represents a cause and effect relationship where crying is a response to sorrow. Option D ('Miracle : Surprise') is related but less direct, as not all miracles necessarily cause surprise. Therefore, A is the best answer.

The question asks for a pair where the first word is a number and the second word is a related term for a group or concept associated with that number. 'Ten' relates to 'decimal' (base 10), and similarly, 'two' relates to 'binary' (base 2). The other options do not match this numeric-to-concept relationship as precisely.

The analogy compares 'circuitous' (meaning indirect or roundabout) to 'router' (a device that directs data along indirect paths). Similarly, 'elliptical' (meaning indirect or obscure) relates to 'brevity' (conciseness in speech or writing). Thus, 'elliptical : brevity' is the best parallel analogy.

The analogy compares a measurement category to its unit: distance is measured in miles, just as liquid is measured in litres. Option A correctly reflects this relationship, while the other options do not represent a direct measurement-to-unit analogy.

The analogy 'AFTER: BEFORE' shows a relationship of opposites in terms of sequence. 'Successor' means one that follows, and 'predecessor' means one that comes before, making option D the correct analogous pair.

The analogy compares 'gravity' to 'pull', indicating a cause and effect or characteristic relationship. Similarly, 'magnetism' causes 'attraction', making option C the correct analogy. Other options do not show a similar direct cause-effect or characteristic relationship.

A sketch is a preliminary drawing made by an artist, just as a draft is a preliminary version created by a writer. Both pairs show a product related to the creator's profession.

A cobbler works with leather to make or repair shoes, just as a mason works with stone to build structures. Both pairs show a profession and the material they commonly work with.

The analogy compares 'ARMY' to 'LOGISTICS', where logistics is a key function supporting the army. Similarly, in option A, 'business' is related to 'strategy', which is a fundamental aspect of business operations. The other options do not show a clear or logical relationship analogous to the given pair.

The analogy compares a fish to its scales, which are a characteristic covering. Similarly, birds have feathers as their characteristic covering, making option C the correct analogy.

The analogy 'FILTER : WATER' represents a process applied to water to remove impurities or unwanted elements. Among the options, 'censor : play' is the closest parallel, as censoring a play involves removing or suppressing parts of the content deemed inappropriate or objectionable, similar to how filtering removes impurities from water. While 'curtail : activity' means to reduce or limit an activity, it does not involve a purification or removal process analogous to filtering water. Options 'expunge : book' and 'edit : text' involve removal or alteration but are less directly analogous to the filtering process than censoring a play.

A 'Diva' is a leading female opera singer, just as a 'Thespian' is an actor in a play. Both pairs show a person related to a specific art form or performance type.

The analogy 'Day : Night' represents opposites. Among the options, 'Kind : Cruel' is the pair of opposites, making it the correct answer.

The analogy compares a meat product to the animal it comes from. Pork comes from a pig, and similarly, mutton comes from a sheep. Therefore, option B correctly completes the analogy.

The analogy HOPE : ASPIRES shows a relationship where hope leads to aspiring. Similarly, LOVE : ELEVATES shows that love elevates or uplifts. Option C (fib : lie) is a synonym pair, not a cause-effect or action-result relationship like the original. Therefore, A is the best answer.

The analogy compares a characteristic to what it describes. 'Wan' describes a pale or sickly color, so the correct analogy is 'pallid: complexion' since 'pallid' describes a pale complexion. Option B ('insipid: flavour') is about taste, not color, so it is incorrect.

The analogy compares 'PAIN' to 'SEDATIVE', where a sedative is used to relieve or soothe pain. Similarly, 'grief' is relieved or soothed by 'consolation', making option B the correct analogy. Other options do not maintain this relationship of relief or soothing.