Directions: A related pair of words or phrases is followed by five pairs of words or phrases. Select the pair that best expresses a relationship similar to that in capital letters.
IMPORTUNE : REQUEST
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Pry : Inquiry
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Balk : Obstacle
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Fulminate : Silence
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Discountenance : Plea
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Vitiate : Punishment
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Importune means to request something persistently, often to the point of annoyance. Choice A captures this: pry means to inquire or investigate too intrusively. Both pairs show an excessive form relationship where the first action is an intensified version of the second.