Multiple choice

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

BENEVOLENCE : MALEVOLENT : :

  1. adversity : prosperous

  2. indolence : lethargy

  3. accountable : magnanimous

  4. frugal : moderate

  5. emancipate : rejoice
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The capitalized pair of words (BENEVOLENCE : MALEVOLENT) have opposite meaning but, the first word is a noun while the second word is an adjective. The pair of words – adversity : prosperous – is the correct answer since the two words express the same relationship.

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