Multiple choice

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

OBSTACLE : SURMOUNT

  1. sin : expiate

  2. question : receive

  3. beauty : ugly

  4. feedback : venture
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Obstacle is an obstruction in a path while surmount is to overcome or conquer. So, the bridge that can be built here is to defeat or win over obstacles. Applying the bridge formed to option (2), we tend to receive to defeat question. It doesn't sound convincing. Similar reasoning can be used to reject options (3) and (4). For option (1), to expiate (make amends, atone for) is to overcome, conquer sin. It sounds convincing, hence,it is the required answer for this question.

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