Multiple choice

Directions: In the question below, a related pair of words is followed by four pairs of words. Choose the pair that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the original pair.

Cavil : Solecism

  1. Perjury : Testimony

  2. Eminence : Opprobrium

  3. Caprice : Inkling

  4. Quirk : Dereliction

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D Correct answer
Explanation

(Degree). Solecism (meaning a fault) is a higher degree of cavil (a minor fault). On the same lines, dereliction (meaning a fault or a wrong doing) is a higher degree of quirk (meaning a small fault).

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