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The analogy compares a sound to the animal that makes it. 'Hiss' is the sound a snake makes, so the correct analogy is 'Mew' is the sound a cat makes. Therefore, 'Cat: Mew' is the correct pair.

The word 'wield' means to hold and use a weapon or tool effectively, which aligns with 'exert' meaning to apply or bring to bear. The other options (Abstain, Avoid, Forgo) mean to refrain or stay away, which are antonyms rather than synonyms.

The word 'yoke' refers to a wooden crosspiece fastened over the necks of two animals and attached to the plow or cart they are to pull, or metaphorically to a device or means of harnessing or joining. 'Harness' is a synonym as it also refers to equipment used to attach animals for pulling. The other options (Detach, Release, Liberate) are antonyms or unrelated.

The word 'tacit' means understood or implied without being stated openly. Its antonym is 'dictated,' which means explicitly stated or ordered. Therefore, option B is the correct antonym.

The word 'wane' means to decrease or decline in size, extent, or degree. Therefore, 'Decline' is the correct synonym among the options provided.

The word 'senile' refers to showing signs of old age, especially mental decline. The antonym is 'alert,' which means mentally sharp and attentive, making option C correct.

The analogy 'Orthopedic: Bone' relates a medical specialty to the body part it focuses on. Orthopedics deals with bones. Similarly, 'Psychiatry: Mind' relates a medical specialty to the part it focuses on, the mind. The other options do not maintain this consistent relationship.

The analogy INDIGENT: WEALTHY represents antonyms (opposites). Among the options, gauche (awkward) and graceful (elegant) are also antonyms, making option C the correct choice. Other options do not represent clear antonym pairs.

The word 'enigma' means something mysterious or difficult to understand, which is synonymous with 'puzzle'. Therefore, 'Puzzle' is the correct synonym among the options provided.

The word 'emaciated' means extremely thin or wasted away, usually due to illness or lack of food. Therefore, the synonym 'very thin' correctly matches the meaning of 'emaciated'.

The analogy shows a material and the person who works with it: an iron is worked on by a blacksmith, similarly clay is worked on by a potter. Hence, option C is correct.

The word 'valour' means great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle. 'Heroism' is a synonym that conveys similar meaning, while the other options do not relate to courage.

The word 'mite' refers to something very small, so its antonym would be 'whole,' which implies something complete or entire, contrasting with the smallness implied by 'mite.' The other options (bit, bug, insect) are either synonyms or related terms, not antonyms.

The word 'abandon' correctly fits the sentence as it means to give up or discontinue something, which makes sense in the context of not being interested in the proposal. The other options are either misspelled or do not fit the context.

The analogy EMBROIDER : CLOTH relates an action to the material it is performed on. Embroidery is done on cloth. Similarly, chasing is a technique of ornamenting or shaping metal. Therefore, CHASE : METAL is the correct analogous pair.

The phrase 'There is something wonderful about him' is a common English expression meaning that he has a wonderful quality. The preposition 'about' correctly connects 'something wonderful' to 'him' in this context.

The analogy compares a collective noun to the group it represents. 'Drove' is a collective noun for 'cattle', and similarly, 'brood' is a collective noun for 'chicken'. The other options do not correctly pair collective nouns with their groups.

The phrase "calls for" means to require or demand something, which fits the sentence context indicating the problem requires a lot of thought. The other options do not convey this meaning appropriately.

The word 'spinster' specifically refers to an unmarried woman, often one who has remained so for a long time or her entire life, making it the most precise choice to complete the sentence. While 'unmarried' and 'single' are correct in meaning, they are less specific, and 'bachelor' typically refers to an unmarried man.

The analogy compares a specific manner of walking (strut) to the general action (walk). Similarly, 'stammer' is a specific manner of talking, just as 'talk' is the general action. Therefore, option D correctly completes the analogy.

The sentence is a third conditional, which refers to a hypothetical past situation and its possible past result. The correct form is 'would not have drowned' to indicate that if the help had been given, drowning would have been avoided.

The analogy compares 'RELEVANT' to 'CRUCIAL', where 'crucial' is a stronger, more important form of 'relevant'. Similarly, 'peripheral' means less important or marginal, and 'central' means most important or crucial, making option D the correct analogy.

The analogy COMPLAIN : CARP is based on synonyms or near-synonyms, as 'carp' means to complain or find fault. Similarly, 'argue' and 'debate' are related as forms of discussion or disagreement, making option B the correct analogy. Option D (drink : guzzle) is also a synonym pair but does not match the style of the original pair as closely as B does.

The phrase 'I promise to stand by you in all circumstances' is the correct idiomatic expression meaning to support someone consistently. 'Stand with' is less commonly used in this context and does not convey the same meaning as 'stand by.'

An agenda is a list or plan for a meeting, just as a programme is a plan or schedule for a function. Both pairs show a relationship where the first item is a plan or outline for the second event.