Analogies (Related Pair of Words)

The analogy compares an activity to the place where it typically occurs. Acting is performed in a theatre, and gambling usually takes place in a casino, making 'Casino' the correct answer.

Quartz is a mineral used to make radio components, similarly gypsum is a mineral used to make cement. Thus, the analogy relates minerals to their common industrial products.

The analogy compares a cause and its effect: 'Race' causes 'Fatigue', similarly 'Fast' (to abstain from food) causes 'Weakness'. 'Hunger' is a feeling that leads to fasting, not a result of it, so 'Weakness' is the correct analogy.

The analogy compares a cause to its result: fire produces ashes, similarly, an explosion produces debris. Hence, 'Debris' is the correct answer.

The analogy compares the meat to the animal it comes from: pork comes from a pig, and beef comes from a cow. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Cow'.

The analogy compares an ocean to water, which is what an ocean is primarily made of. Similarly, a glacier is primarily made of ice, making 'Ice' the correct answer.

The analogy compares a consumable item to the container or device used to consume it. Tea is drunk from a cup, similarly, tobacco is commonly smoked using a hookah (or pipe). 'Cheroot' is a type of cigar, not a container or device. Therefore, 'Hookah' is the correct analogy.

The analogy compares a flower and a butterfly, where a butterfly is commonly associated with or attracted to a flower. Similarly, bugs are commonly associated with or found in dirt. Therefore, the correct analogy is Dirt : Bugs.

A skirmish is a small or minor conflict within a larger war, just as a disease can be a smaller outbreak within a larger epidemic. Therefore, the relationship is that of a smaller part to a larger whole.

The analogy compares opposites: 'Giant' is the opposite of 'Dwarf', so 'Genius' should be paired with its opposite, which is 'Idiot'.

The analogy compares a dog to rabies, a disease commonly associated with dogs, and a mosquito to malaria, a disease commonly transmitted by mosquitoes. Thus, 'Malaria' is the correct completion of the analogy.

The analogy compares a famous trophy to the sport it is associated with. The Wimbledon Trophy is awarded in tennis, and similarly, the Walker Cup is awarded in golf. Therefore, the correct answer is Golf.

A clock measures time, similarly a thermometer measures temperature. Thus, the correct analogy is Thermometer : Temperature.

Steel is the material used to make rails, similarly, Alnico is an alloy used to make magnets. Hence, the correct analogy is Alnico : Magnets.

The analogy compares the place to what it provides or is associated with: a court provides justice, similarly a school provides education. Hence, 'Education' is the correct answer.

A chairman is the head or leader of a conference, similarly, an editor is the head or leader responsible for the content of a newspaper. Thus, the analogy is based on the role of leadership or control.

A car is stored in a garage, similarly, an aeroplane is stored in a hangar. Hence, the correct analogy is Aeroplane : Hangar.

The analogy compares the process to the resulting state: 'Melt' results in 'Liquid', so 'Freeze' results in 'Solid'. Hence, 'Solid' is the correct answer.

The analogy compares the relationship between 'Venerate' and 'Worship' to that between 'Extol' and 'Glorify'. Both pairs show a verb and its synonym or closely related action. 'Extol' means to praise highly, which aligns best with 'Glorify'.

The analogy is based on opposites: 'Reluctant' is the opposite of 'Keen'. Therefore, the word paired with 'Remarkable' should be its opposite. Among the options, 'Usual' is the antonym of 'Remarkable', while 'Striking' is a synonym. Hence, the correct answer is 'Usual'.

The analogy compares 'Pigeon' to 'Peace' because a pigeon (dove) symbolizes peace. Similarly, a 'White flag' symbolizes 'Surrender', making option C the correct answer.

Matricide specifically means the act of killing one's mother. Homicide is a broader term that means the act of killing a human being in general, not a specific family member. Therefore, the correct analogy is Matricide : Mother :: Homicide : Human, since homicide refers to killing a human being, just as matricide refers to killing a mother.

Chromite is an ore from which chromium is extracted, similarly, ilmenite is an ore from which titanium is extracted. Therefore, the correct analogy is Ilmenite : Titanium.

The analogy compares opposite concepts: Growth is the opposite of Death, so Increase is the opposite of Decrease. Therefore, 'Decrease' correctly completes the analogy.

The analogy compares a substance used to protect or treat something: a pesticide protects crops from pests, similarly, an antiseptic is used to treat wounds to prevent infection.