Verbal Analogies

(Process of removal). Neutralization is the process of acid removal. Detoxification is the process of poison removal.

The relationship is sensory organ:stimulus. Just as the Eye perceives Light, the Ear perceives Sound. This is a direct organ-to-stimulus relationship where the sense organ is designed to detect that specific form of energy.

Start and Stop are antonyms representing opposite actions. Similarly, Agree and Dissent are antonyms representing opposite positions in opinion or action. The relationship is direct opposition between the paired words.

The relationship I:Mine shows a first-person singular pronoun with its corresponding possessive form. Similarly, He:His shows the masculine third-person singular pronoun with its possessive form. This demonstrates pronoun-possessive pairs.

Hear is the passive sensory perception of sound, while Listen is the active, intentional act of paying attention to sound. Similarly, See is the passive visual perception, while Look is the active, intentional act of directing visual attention. The relationship is passive sense:active attention.

Deposit and Withdraw are opposite banking actions where one puts money in and the other takes money out. Similarly, Lend and Borrow are opposite actions - one gives money temporarily while the other receives money temporarily. The relationship is opposing financial actions.

Love and Adore are synonyms with similar positive emotional meanings, where Adore is a more intense form of Love. Similarly, Fight and Quarrel are related words where both refer to conflict, though they are not perfect synonyms. This is a graded synonym relationship.

Powerful and Mighty are synonyms that both mean having great strength or power. Similarly, Patient and Tolerant are closely related synonyms - a patient person shows tolerance, and a tolerant person demonstrates patience. Option D (Purify:Cleanse) are also synonyms, but A is the better match as both pairs involve personal qualities rather than actions.

A Chisel is the primary tool used by a Sculptor to create sculptures. Similarly, a Trowel is the primary tool used by a Mason for bricklaying and stonework. Both represent the Tool : Professional relationship where the second word is the person whose primary work involves using that tool.

Secondary and Primary are contrasting levels of importance or sequence (as in secondary vs primary education, or primary vs secondary sources). Similarly, Momentary (lasting briefly) and Momentous (of great importance) are contrasting concepts about significance. Both pairs represent contrasting levels of importance or impact.

Food is a broad category, and Grains are a fundamental component/constituent of food. Similarly, Body is the whole, and Cells are the fundamental units that constitute the body. Both pairs represent Whole : Constituent Part relationship.

Grind means to crush into powder, and Condense means to compress into smaller volume - both involve reducing something to a more compact form. Similarly, Glean (to gather information gradually) and Agglomerate (to gather into a mass) both involve collecting/accumulating. Both pairs represent processes of accumulation/compaction.

Change implies movement or progress, while Inert means lacking movement or activity - they are opposites. Similarly, Traditions represent established customs, while an Iconoclast is someone who attacks or destroys traditions and beliefs. Both pairs represent contrasting concepts about stability vs change.

Bachelor and Spinster are gender-specific terms for unmarried adults (male and female respectively). Similarly, Ram (male sheep) and Ewe (female sheep) are gender-specific terms for the same animal. Both pairs represent Male : Female gender relationships.

Insinuating means making an indirect suggestion or hint at something wrong, while charging means making a direct accusation. The relationship is: indirect action vs. direct action. Similarly, to hint is to suggest indirectly, while to affirm is to state directly and positively.