Analogies (Related Pair of Words)

The analogy compares a specific form to its broader category or activity. Prose is a form of writing, so the analogy is looking for a form related to Lisp. Lisp is a programming language, which is a form of programming or coding. Among the options, 'Speech' is the best fit because Lisp is related to programming languages, which are related to the broader category of speech or communication in a conceptual sense. The original answer 'Reading' is incorrect because reading is an activity related to interpreting written language, not a category that Lisp belongs to. Therefore, the correct analogy is: Prose is to Writing as Lisp is to Speech.

A xylograph is a type of engraving, so the relationship is that of a specific form to its general process. Similarly, a diorama is a three-dimensional scene that is staged or arranged, so the correct analogy is 'Diorama : Staging'.

A bag is a type of luggage, just as a ship carries cargo. Therefore, the relationship is that of a part or type to the whole or function it serves. Hence, 'Cargo' is the correct analogy for 'Ship'.

A cyclone and an anticyclone are opposite weather phenomena, just as a flood and a drought are opposite conditions related to water availability. Therefore, the correct analogy is Flood : Drought.

The analogy compares a word to its synonym or meaning: 'Foresight' means 'Anticipation', similarly, 'Insomnia' means 'Sleeplessness'. Therefore, option C is correct.

The analogy compares 'Vicuna : Camel' as both are members of the camel family (Camelidae), with vicuna being a small South American camelid and camel being a larger Old World camelid. Similarly, 'Repec' is a misspelling of 'Rebec,' which is a medieval stringed musical instrument. Among the options, 'Violin' is the closest related instrument to the rebec, as the rebec is a small, pear-shaped, bowed string instrument that is considered an ancestor or relative of the violin family. The other options (Trumpet, Harp, Harmonium) are unrelated types of instruments. Therefore, the best fit to complete the analogy is 'Violin.'

Swerve and veer both mean to change direction abruptly or slightly. Similarly, rotate and gyrate both involve turning or spinning movements. Therefore, 'gyrate' is the correct analogy to 'rotate'.

"Highbrow" and "Cultivated" both relate to sophistication and refined taste. Similarly, "Suave" and "Urbane" both describe smooth, polished, and socially sophisticated manners, making Urbane the best analogy match.

Wince is a physical reaction to pain, often a slight involuntary shrinking or grimacing. Similarly, prostration is a physical expression of discomfiture or distress. Therefore, 'Discomfiture' is the best analogy to 'Prostration' as 'Pain' is to 'Wince'.

Dum Dum is an area located near Calcutta (now Kolkata), and similarly, Palam is an area located near Delhi. Hence, the analogy Dum Dum : Calcutta :: Palam : Delhi is correct.

A seismograph is an instrument that measures earthquakes, similarly, a taseometer is an instrument that measures strains. Thus, the correct analogy is 'Seismograph : Earthquakes :: Taseometer : Strains.'

The analogy compares opposites: Thick is the opposite of Thin, so Idle should be paired with its opposite, Industrious. Therefore, the correct answer is C.

Betel is something that is chewed, so the relationship is between an object and the action commonly associated with it. Similarly, football is a ball that is commonly kicked. Therefore, the correct analogy is 'Kick'.

A drummer is a member of an orchestra, similarly, a minister is a member of a department (or heads a department). Therefore, the relationship is between a member and the larger organizational unit they belong to. 'Cabinet' is a group of ministers, not the direct organizational unit like 'department'.

The analogy compares a car to its fuel source, petrol. Similarly, a television requires electricity to operate, making 'Electricity' the correct analogous pair.

Anthropology is the study of humans (man), and similarly, an anthology is a collection of poems or literary works. Thus, the relationship is between a field of study and its subject or a collection and its contents.

The analogy compares a product to its source animal. Sepia (ink) comes from the cuttlefish, and Merino wool comes from the Merino sheep, making 'Sheep' the correct answer.

A doctor provides services to a patient, similarly, a lawyer provides services to a client. Hence, the relationship between doctor and patient is analogous to that between lawyer and client.

The analogy compares the characteristic movement of the first animal to the second word. A lion 'prowls' stealthily, and similarly, a bear 'bounds' or moves with a heavy, leaping gait. 'Lumber' means to move in a slow, heavy, awkward way, which is close but less precise than 'bound' for a bear's movement in analogy context.

A cub is a young tiger, similarly, a fawn is a young stag (a male deer). Thus, the correct analogy is between young and adult animals of the same species.

An author creates or writes a book, similarly, a choreographer creates or designs a ballet. Both relationships involve a creator and their creation.

Virology is the study of viruses, so the analogy asks for what semantics studies. Semantics is the study of meaning in language, making 'Language' the correct related term.

The analogy compares opposites: Mountain is opposite to Valley, so Genius is opposite to Idiot. Therefore, the correct answer is B.

Jade is a shade of green, and similarly, garnet is a shade of red. Therefore, the correct analogy is that garnet relates to red as jade relates to green.

Yaws is a disease that primarily affects the skin, just as thrush is a condition that primarily affects the throat. Therefore, the correct analogy is Yaws : Skin :: Thrush : Throat.