Multiple choice

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.

URBANE : GAUCHERIE

  1. Confident : Coterie

  2. Calculating : Imposture

  3. Diffident : Goodwill

  4. Fearful : Destruction

  5. Guileless : Chicanery
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

URBANE (sophisticated) is opposite to GAUCHERIE (social awkwardness). Similarly, GUILELESS (honest/frank) is opposite to CHICANERY (trickery/deception). The relationship is antonyms. Option A pairs confident with coterie (group), not antonyms. Option B pairs calculating with imposture (deception), both negative. Option C pairs diffident (shy) with goodwill, not antonyms. Option D pairs fearful with destruction, unrelated.

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