Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the pair closest in relationship to the given pair:

Ardent:Enthusiasm

  1. <font face="Arial">Moribund:Morose</font>

  2. Bored:Fiery

  3. Shy:Listless

  4. Incensed:Anger

  5. Wise:Sapient
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Ardent means characterized by intense emotion or enthusiasm, just as 'Incensed' means characterized by anger. Both pairs follow the pattern: intense adjective : the specific emotion it expresses. Option D is correct because incensed people are defined by their anger.

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