Verbal Analogies

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Both the words are antonyms. ‘Abhor’ means ‘hatred’, whereas ‘cherish’ means ‘to treat with affection’.

Darwin is famous for the theory of Evolution. Similarly, Archimedes is famous for the principle of Buoyancy (Archimedes' principle). The relationship is 'scientist : their major discovery/theory'. Friction and Lubrication are related but not tied to a single scientist, while Liquid is too general.

Push and Pull are opposite actions - one moves away, one brings closer. Similarly, Throw (send away) and Pick (take/grab) represent the same directional relationship. Throw sends an object away, while Pick brings it closer or takes it. Collect is similar but doesn't capture the directional contrast.

A Poodle is a specific breed of dog - the relationship is 'specific : general category'. Similarly, a Moose is a specific type of Deer. Duck, Donkey, and Fowl are completely different animals and don't fit the category relationship.

Naphthalene is derived from Coal tar - it's a compound obtained from coal tar distillation. Similarly, Dyes can be derived from Petroleum (petroleum-based dyes). The relationship is 'product : source'. Oils and Chemicals are related but not the primary source, while Carbon is an element, not a source.

A Conference is presided over by a Chairman. Similarly, a Newspaper is overseen by an Editor. The relationship is 'organization/institution : person in charge'. A Reporter collects news but doesn't oversee the newspaper, while Distributer and Painter are unrelated to the organizational hierarchy.

 Oven is used to serve the meals hot; referigerator is used to serve the meals cold.

A forest is a collection or group of many trees. Similarly, a lawn is made up of many grass plants growing together. The relationship is 'individual unit → collection/aggregate of those units.'

A bank is the land alongside a river. Similarly, a coast is the land alongside a sea or ocean. The relationship is 'land feature : body of water it borders/edges.'

 The correct answer is weapon. Malaria is a disease and disease describes what Malaria is. Therefore, weapon descibes what a spear is.

Matricide is the killing of one's mother (a specific type of killing). Homicide is the killing of a human being (the general category). The relationship is 'specific type : general category.' 'Matricide' comes from Latin 'mater' (mother), just as 'homicide' comes from 'homo' (human).

An engineer works with a map as a reference tool for planning and design. A bricklayer works with a template as a pattern guide for laying bricks uniformly. The relationship is 'professional : reference/pattern tool they use.' Distractors: Design is what engineers create, not a tool; Cement is a material, not a pattern guide; Mould is closer but template is the standard term.

Food is processed in the stomach to provide energy. Fuel is processed in the engine to produce power/motion. The relationship is 'input energy source : the system that processes it.' Distractors: Plane, truck, and automobile are complete vehicles that use engines, not the processing system itself.

Pesticide is applied to crops to protect them from pests. Antiseptic is applied to wounds to protect them from infection/microbes. The relationship is 'protective substance : the thing it protects.' Distractors: Bandage is a covering, not the antiseptic substance itself; Bleeding is what antiseptic helps prevent; Clothing is not related to antiseptic use.