Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the option that expresses a relationship which is most nearly like that expressed in the capitalised pair of words given below.

PEDANT : METICULOUS

  1. wimp : courageous

  2. weakling : zealous

  3. wrestler : cowardly

  4. warrior : valiant

  5. wastrel : industrious
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The capitalised pair of words (PEDANT : METICULOUS) expresses the noun-adjective combination. (A pedant is meticulous in his/her approach). The pair of words – wimp : courageous, though in the noun-adjective order, are opposite in meanings and not compatible. (A wimp is NOT courageous.) The correct answer is – warrior : valiant (expressing the noun – adjective combination).

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