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A euphemism is a mild or indirect word used to avoid offense, so the relationship is that a euphemism softens or hides offense. Similarly, prevarication (lying or evasion) hides or distorts the truth. Thus, the analogy is between a mild form hiding offense and a form hiding truth, making option B correct.

The analogy HOST : PARASITE represents a relationship where the first term is the environment or entity that supports or harbors the second term, which depends on it in a biological or ecological sense. A parasite depends on its host for survival, often at the host's expense. Similarly, a lair is the place or environment where a predator lives and depends on for shelter and raising offspring. Although the dependency is not identical in nature (biological dependence vs. habitat use), the analogy is the closest among the options given. The other options do not represent a similar dependent or habitat relationship as clearly.

The analogy compares a strong or intense action to a weaker or less intense version of the same action. 'Stare' is a more intense form of 'glance', just as 'gulp' is a more intense form of 'sip'.

The correct verb form to complete the sentence is 'lives' because the subject 'He' is third person singular and the sentence is in the simple present tense, indicating a habitual action or fact.

The analogy EXORBITANT : MODERATION shows a relationship of opposites (exorbitant means excessive, moderation means restraint). Similarly, perfidious (meaning disloyal) is the opposite of loyalty. Hence, option C correctly mirrors the relationship of antonyms.

The correct phrase is 'would prefer' because it correctly expresses a conditional or polite preference in reported speech. The other options are grammatically incorrect or improperly conjugated.

The word 'contemporary' correctly contrasts with 'traditional' in the context of art forms, meaning modern or current styles as opposed to traditional ones. The other options do not fit this contrast appropriately.

The analogy REQUEST : COMMAND illustrates a relationship where a request is a polite, less authoritative appeal, while a command is a direct, authoritative order expecting compliance. Similarly, RELEGATE : CONSIGN are closely related verbs involving assignment or transfer, but with a nuanced difference: to relegate is to assign to a lower or inferior position (often with a sense of demotion), while to consign is to formally deliver or hand over something, often removing control. This pair mirrors the hierarchical or force difference seen in REQUEST : COMMAND better than the other options, which do not show a similar relationship of degree or nuance in meaning.

The analogy BLANDISHMENT : COAX shows a relationship where blandishment is a means to coax someone. Similarly, a diary is used to reminisce, so diary : reminisce maintains the same relationship of an object used for a purpose.

The analogy compares 'REDOUBTABLE' to 'AWE' as redoubtable means inspiring fear or awe. Similarly, 'despicable' means deserving contempt, making option C the correct analogy.

The verb 'reconcile' is commonly followed by the preposition 'with' when referring to bringing different points of view or ideas into agreement. The phrase 'reconcile such different points of view' is correct and complete without an additional preposition after 'reconcile.' However, if a preposition is used to specify the relationship, it is 'with.' Therefore, the correct choice among the options given is 'D' (on) if the sentence were to include a preposition, but the sentence as given is correct without any preposition after 'reconcile.' The original answer 'B' (to) is incorrect in this context.

The phrase 'make it in time' is a common English expression meaning to arrive before a deadline or before something happens, such as catching a bus. Option C correctly fits the sentence contextually and grammatically.

The phrase 'would you like to come too?' is the correct polite way to invite someone, making option C the correct choice. The other options do not fit grammatically or contextually in this sentence.

The term 'transparent' is commonly used to describe a system that is easy for citizens to access and understand, implying openness and clarity in operations. The other options do not convey this specific meaning in the context of systems.

The question is asking about a past event, so the simple past auxiliary 'Did' is correct to form the question 'Did you hear the President’s speech?'. Other options do not fit grammatically in this context.

The word 'characteristics' correctly completes the sentence as it refers to unique traits or features that help animals survive in extreme weather conditions. The other options do not fit contextually.

The phrase 'Many people reported having heard a noise in the night' is correct because 'report' is followed by a gerund to indicate an action experienced or completed. 'Having heard' correctly conveys that the hearing happened before the reporting. Option C ('to have heard') is less natural in this context.

The correct preposition to use with 'annoyed' when indicating the cause of annoyance is 'with'. Therefore, 'The Master was annoyed with the servant' is correct.

The correct phrase is "pointed out an error," where "out" is the appropriate preposition to indicate identifying or highlighting something. The sentence also requires a grammar correction from "He give" to "He gave."

The correct preposition to use with 'deprived' in this context is 'of', as in 'deprived her husband of all he had.' This indicates that she took away everything from him.

The present perfect tense 'hasn't been' is used to indicate that no message has been received from the teacher from the time she moved to London up to now. The other options do not correctly express this ongoing situation.

The word 'abate' means to reduce in amount, degree, or intensity. Among the options, 'diminish' correctly matches this meaning as a synonym, while the others do not.

The correct word is 'heir,' which means a person legally entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death. The other options are homophones but do not fit the context.

The phrase 'according to schedule' is the correct collocation meaning that the work will be completed as planned. Other options do not fit the idiomatic expression properly.

The sentence requires the present perfect tense to indicate an action or state continuing from the past until now. 'Have been' correctly expresses that the speaker has been fond of football since childhood.