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.
SUPPLANT : REPLACE
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Snatch : Take
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Beg : Invite
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Convict : Accuse
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Savor : Gulp
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Miss : Lose
A
Correct answer
Explanation
SUPPLANT means to REPLACE, often forcefully or with displacement. Similarly, SNATCH means to TAKE quickly or forcefully. The relationship is synonymy with emphasis on the forceful/manner aspect. Option B pairs different concepts. Option C reverses logical order (convicting follows accusation). Option D pairs unrelated actions. Option E pairs synonyms without the forceful connotation.