Multiple choice

Directions: The following question is based on VERBAL ANALOGIES. Select the alternative that exhibits a similar relationship as shown by the given pair.

INSINUATE : CHARGE

  1. pray : quiet

  2. say : deny

  3. upbraid : collude

  4. hint : affirm

  5. inculpate : abhor
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Insinuate is to make a subtle reference or hint and charge is to address authoritatively with some evidence; a difference of degree. One can easily see that an analogous pair hint: affirm has been presented in option (4).

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