Question 58

Logical Reasoning Word Power Hard

Select the pair of words, which are related in the same way as the capitalized words are related to each other. FRUGAL : EXTRAVAGANT

(A) Predecessor : Precursor
(B) Hermit : Philosopher
(C) Teacher : Philanthropist
(D) Criticise : Advocate
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Correct Solution: Option D

Step-by-step Solution:

The relationship between "FRUGAL" and "EXTRAVAGANT" is that they are antonyms. We need to find a pair with a similar antonymous relationship.

  • A. Predecessor : Precursor – These are synonyms, not antonyms.
  • B. Hermit : Philosopher – These are not antonyms; they describe different roles.
  • C. Teacher : Philanthropist – These are not antonyms; they are different professions.
  • D. Criticise : Advocate – These are antonyms, as criticize means to disapprove and advocate means to support.

Therefore, the correct pair is Criticise : Advocate.

Answer: D) Criticise : Advocate