Analogies (Related Pair of Words)

The pair 'Propensity : Tendency' shows two words with similar meanings (synonyms). Similarly, 'Audacity : Impudence' are synonyms, both meaning boldness or disrespect. Other options do not show synonym relationships.

The analogy 'Ribs : Lungs' represents a protective relationship, where ribs protect the lungs. Among the options, 'Shell : Nut' similarly represents a protective relationship, where the shell protects the nut inside. Option A ('Ball : Sphere') represents an object and its shape, which is not analogous to a protective relationship. Option B ('Hand : Fingers') and Option D ('Coat : Tie') do not represent a protective relationship. Therefore, the best analogous pair is 'Shell : Nut'.

The pair 'Liquor : Intoxicates' shows a relationship where the first word is something that causes the effect described by the second word. Similarly, 'Morphine : Sedates' fits this pattern because morphine causes sedation. Other options do not show this cause-effect relationship as clearly.

The analogy 'Acoustic : Sound' relates a field of study to its subject matter. Acoustic is the study of sound, just as Pathology is the study of disease. Therefore, option C correctly mirrors this relationship.

The analogy compares a sport to the specific place where it is played. 'Cricket : Pitch' relates the sport cricket to its playing area, the pitch. Similarly, 'Boxing : Ring' relates boxing to its designated area, the ring, making option D the correct analogous pair.

The analogy compares a place or person associated with a concept: a Court is associated with Justice, similarly, an Auditor is associated with Accuracy. Other options do not show a similar relationship between the first and second terms.

Graphite is used as a lubricant due to its layered structure, and similarly, diamond is used as an abrasive because of its hardness. This makes the pair 'Diamond : Abrasive' analogous to 'Graphite : Lubricant'.

The analogy 'Rocket : Fuel' indicates that a rocket requires fuel to operate. Similarly, 'Man : Energy' means a man requires energy to function. This relationship is one of necessity or essential input for operation. Other options do not represent the same direct relationship: 'Machine : Oil' relates more to lubrication than essential energy, 'Current : Electricity' is a part-whole or type relationship, and 'River : Water' is a composition relationship rather than a functional necessity. Therefore, option A is the best analogous pair.

The pair 'Introduction : Conclusion' represents the beginning and the end of something. Similarly, 'Salutation : Farewell' represents the greeting at the beginning and the goodbye at the end, making them analogous pairs.

The pair 'Inherit : Acquire' shows a relationship where 'inherit' refers to receiving something biologically or genetically (instincts are inherited traits), while 'acquire' refers to gaining something through experience or learning (habits are acquired behaviors). Thus, 'Instinct : Habit' is an analogous pair because instinct is an innate, inherited behavior, whereas habit is learned through experience. This relationship mirrors the original pair's contrast between innate and learned or acquired. Other options do not show this clear analogous relationship.

A calendar contains dates, just as a dictionary contains words. Both pairs show a container-to-contained relationship, making option C the correct analogous pair.

The analogy 'Cream : Cosmetics' shows that cream is a type or product within the category of cosmetics. Similarly, 'Teak : Wood' shows teak as a type of wood, making it the correct analogous pair. Option D ('Mountain : Valley') represents contrasting geographical features, not a category-member relationship.

The analogy 'Sailor : Pirate' relates a lawful or neutral seafarer to an unlawful or criminal one. Similarly, 'Police : Robbers' pairs lawful enforcers with criminals, making it the correct analogous pair. The other options do not reflect a similar relationship of lawful versus unlawful roles.

A barrel and a vial are both containers, but a vial is a smaller version of a barrel. Similarly, a pamphlet is a smaller version of a book, making option B the correct analogous pair.

The analogy 'Money : Transaction' shows that money is used to facilitate a transaction. Similarly, 'Ideas : Exchange' shows that ideas are exchanged. Thus, the relationship is about something being used or involved in a process. Option C best matches this relationship.

The analogy 'Duralumin : Aircraft' relates a material to what it is commonly used to make. Duralumin is a lightweight, high-strength aluminum-copper-magnesium alloy widely used in aircraft construction as a structural material. The analogous pair should similarly relate a material to an object commonly made from it. Among the options, 'Bronze : Statue' correctly relates a material (bronze, an alloy) to a common product made from it (statue). Option A ('Brass : Alloy') merely states that brass is an alloy, which is a classification rather than a usage relationship. Option B ('Stone : Sculptor') relates a material to a person who works with it, not an object made from it. Option C ('Iron : Steel') relates a base material to another material (an alloy), not to a product made from it. Therefore, the best analogous pair is D ('Bronze : Statue').

The pair 'Necklace : Adornment' shows a relationship where a necklace is a type of adornment. Similarly, a 'Medal' is a type of 'Decoration', making option A the correct analogous pair.

An inn is a place where a traveller stays, so the relationship is 'place : people who stay there.' Similarly, an ashram is a place where gurus reside. Option D correctly reflects this analogous relationship. Option C (Dormitory : Students) is close but less precise because dormitories house students temporarily, while ashrams are more specifically associated with gurus.

The analogy requires a pair where the second word is an action related to the first, similar to 'Choose' and 'Discard' which are opposite actions. 'Sit : Stand' are opposite actions, making option D the best analogous pair. Option A ('Draw : Push') does not have a clear opposite or related action relationship like 'Choose : Discard'.

The analogy 'Bird : Wings' relates a creature to a part essential for its function (wings for flying). Similarly, 'Car : Wheel' relates a vehicle to a crucial part that enables its movement, making option C the correct analogous pair.

The relationship between 'Capricious' and 'Reliability' is one of opposites: 'Capricious' means unpredictable or impulsive, which is the opposite of 'Reliability,' meaning dependability or consistency. Therefore, the analogy is based on contrasting qualities. Among the options, 'Tenacious' (meaning persistent or determined) and 'Practicality' (meaning being practical or realistic) also represent contrasting qualities, as tenacity may sometimes conflict with practicality. Option D ('Extemporaneous : Predictability') also shows opposites but is less precise because 'Extemporaneous' means spontaneous or improvised, which is not a direct opposite of 'Predictability.' Option A ('Arbitrary : Whimsical') pairs two similar adjectives, not opposites. Hence, the best analogous pair is option C.

The analogy 'Streptococci : Pneumonia' represents a cause and effect relationship, where Streptococci bacteria cause Pneumonia. Among the options, the pair 'Mosquito : Malaria' (option C) also represents a cause and effect relationship, as mosquitoes transmit the malaria parasite causing the disease. Option A ('Quinine : Malaria') represents a treatment and disease relationship, which is not analogous to the cause-effect relationship in the question. Therefore, the correct analogous pair is option C.

The analogy 'Stage : Theatre' represents a part-to-whole relationship, where a stage is a part of a theatre. Similarly, 'Bedroom : House' is a part-to-whole relationship because a bedroom is a part of a house. This makes option A the best analogous pair. Option B ('Car : Road') shows a functional relationship (a car uses a road), not a part-to-whole relationship. Options C ('Patient : Hospital') and D ('School : Education') do not represent part-to-whole relationships either.

The analogy 'Roof : Foundation' compares the top part of a structure to its bottom supporting part. Among the options, 'Peak : Valley' best represents a similar relationship of opposites in elevation, with the peak being the highest point and the valley the lowest. Other options like 'Plateau : Plain' represent different landforms but not a direct analogous relationship of top and bottom parts. Therefore, the correct analogous pair is 'Peak : Valley'.

The pair 'Corporeal : Spiritual' represents opposites, where 'corporeal' relates to the physical body and 'spiritual' relates to the spirit or non-physical. Similarly, 'Moron : Savant' are opposites in terms of intelligence, making option C the correct analogous pair.