Multiple choice

Directions: The following question has a pair of CAPITALISED words followed by four pairs of words. Choose the pair of words that best expresses the relationship similar to that expressed in the capitalized pair. Sotto voce : Echo : :

  1. Music : Note

  2. Priggish : Peculation

  3. Pother : Chaos

  4. Blasé : Ennui

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

'Sotto Voce' refers to a term referring to undertone so that not to be overheard and 'Echo' is repetition of sound by reflection or by repetition, therefore, these two words can appropriately be considered as antonyms. So, an antonym pair would help us find answer to this question. 'Blase' refers to having indulged in pleasure so much as to be unexcited by it and 'Ennui' refers to weariness and dissatisfaction resulting from lack of activity or interest. This is only pair one can find among those provided which has some contrasting traits, rest do not exhibit any particular relation. Therefore, option (4) is correct answer.