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.

PLUMP : FAT

  1. rotund : obese

  2. large : small

  3. speed : acceleration

  4. buxom : stout
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Terms plump and fat are synonyms used for terming overweight, fleshy people or things. So, a likely pair of terms for answer should contain synonyms. Option (3), speed: acceleration are not synonyms as speed refers to rate of change of distance of a body and acceleration refers to the time rate of change of speed of a body. Option (D4), buxom is used to term a healthy or comely person but stout is used especially to term a fat person. Thereby, these two terms cannot be related together. Only option (1) rotund meaning round, spherical or plump and obese meaning potbellied, fat or stout can be considered as synonyms and thereby, forms the answer.

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