Verbal Analogies

Rage is a form of Anger - specifically intense anger. Similarly, Enthusiasm can be expressed in a Rhapsodic manner (emotionally, ecstatically). The relationship is emotion:characteristic expressive mode. When someone is enthusiastic, they may become rhapsodic.

The former is where the latter works.

Din is a synonym or intense form of noise, referring to loud, confused noise. Similarly, a zealot is a person characterized by ardor (extreme enthusiasm or devotion). The relationship is not perfect, but D is the best available - both show a word and a related concept where the second term is defined by or characterized by the first. Other options don't match: Voice produces speech (instrumental), Signal carries message (instrumental), Sincerity leads to homage (causal).

A filament is an essential component of a light bulb - it's the wire that glows to produce light. Similarly, a wick is an essential component of a candle - it draws fuel and burns to produce flame. Both pairs show an object-part/component relationship where the first term is a critical working part of the second.

A director manages and controls the creation of a movie. Similarly, a manager manages and controls a business. Both pairs show the relationship between a creative/productive output and the person who supervises and controls its creation. The director is to the movie as the manager is to the business.

A racquet is the primary equipment used to play tennis. Similarly, a club is the primary equipment used to play golf. Both pairs show equipment-sport relationships where the first term is the essential tool used in the second activity. The relationship is direct: racquet is to tennis as club is to golf.

The former reduces/nullifies the effect of the latter.

Cacophony is harsh, discordant sound. Similarly, glare is harsh, intense light. Both pairs show a negative/unpleasant form of a sensory phenomenon. Cacophony is to sound as glare is to light - both are harsh, overwhelming versions of the sensory input. This maintains the type-to-category relationship.

To knit one's eyebrows is a facial expression involving eyebrows. Similarly, to purse one's lips is a facial expression involving lips. Both pairs show a verb-object construction where a specific body part (eyebrows/lips) is manipulated to create a characteristic expression. The relationship is consistent: action + associated body part.

The latter is required to win or to perform well in the former.

Cricket is a type of sports and banana is a type of fruit.

There is no relation as such is the capitalized words. The only thing we can see is that the word grin can be picked out from the word chagrin, or, in other words, 'GRIN' is common. Similarly in option (2), 'GUST' is common or in other words gust is the word contained in august. So, (2) is the correct option choice.

Marriage and divorce are not mere opposite words. Marriage here signifies making of a relation or entering into a relationship and divorce signifies break up. In option (1), Heaven: Hell are simply opposites where heaven is considered better than Hell. In (2) option, boyfriend and girlfriend are simply opposite words. The words arrange and love are simple co-words for marriage and don't justify as the correct answer. In option (3), enter simply means moving in and exit means moving out. This is the closest option and hence (3) is the correct answer.

This question is based on direct meaning. Germane means something pertinent or truly relevant, mundane means worldly or earthly. So, (4) is the obvious answer choice.

Weighty and heavy are synonyms and represent the same meaning. Heather means a plant. So, (1) option eliminated. Draft is a portion of beer and so, we cannot say that draft and beer are synonyms. So, (3) choice eliminated. Bear is an example of animal and not the synonym of animal. So, (4) is also eliminated. The only pair of synonyms is (2) i.e. sadist : cruelty. Thus, (2) is the correct option choice.