Multiple choice

Directions: Select the alternative that exhibits a relationship contrary to the one in the capitalized pair.

FAUX PAS : GAFFE

  1. Error : Howler

  2. Condone : Forgive

  3. Latent : Patent

  4. Show : Flaunt
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Both faux pas and gaffe represent blunder and therefore, represent a synonym pair. Howler is a ludicrous blunder, so, (1) is a synonym pair. Similarly (2) as well as (4) represent synonym pair and therefore, they are not appropriate for answer. Latent is hidden, invisible and patent is open to all, obvious, evident. Therefore, option (3) is correct answer for this question as latent and patent form an antonym pair.

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