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For each of the following questions select the answer pair that expresses a relationship most similar to that expressed in the capitalised pair.

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BOTANY : PLANTS ::

A. Geology : Earth

B. Stars : Astronomy

C. Teacher : Class

D. Disease : Etiology

Correct Answer :

A. Geology : Earth


Botany is the study of plants, just as geology is the study of the earth. In option b and d, the same relationship holds but in the reverse order. Etiology is the study of disease and astronomy is the study of stars.

Related Questions

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BEWILDERMENT : CONFUSION : :

A. Bursa : sack

B. Bewitched : alliteration

C. Fantod : nervousness

D. Coracle : lodestar

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Trailer : Picture : :

A. Truck : Cargo

B. Theatre : Play

C. Edition : Novel

D. Commercial : Product

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LYING : PERJURY : :

A. Statement : Testimony

B. Seeing : Observing

C. Taking : Stealing

D. Eating : Dining

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LOUD : STENTORIAN : :

A. Mild : Noisy

B. Painful : Prickly

C. Adjective : Descriptive

D. Bright : Resplendent

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Venom is to Toxin as Venial is to :

A. Venal

B. Maleficence

C. Dislike

D. GallHints

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SURGEON : SCALPEL

A. Musician : Instrument

B. Carpenter : Cabinet

C. Sculptor : Chisel

D. Baker : Oven

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TEARS: LACHRYMOSE : :

A. Words : Verbose

B. Speeches: Morose

C. Jests : Ironic

D. Requests: Effusive

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SAPLING : TREE : :

A. Puppy : Dog

B. Canine : Feline

C. Cat : Lion

D. Poodle : Terrier

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LARGE : GARGANTUAN:

A. Emaciated: Thin

B. Wise: Machiavellian

C. Obese: Stout

D. Small: Tiny

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EAT : GORGE ::

A. Drink : Guzzle

B. Saunter : Walk

C. Expel : Admit

D. Advanced : Primitive

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CACOPHONOUS : HARMONIOUS : :

A. Beauty: peace

B. Bellicose: pacific

C. Tempestuous: stormy

D. Considerate: sympathetic

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STYGIAN: DARK : :

A. Abysmal : Low

B. Cogent: Contentious

C. Fortuitous : Accidental

D. Cataclysmic : Doomed

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KEY : IGNITION : :

A. Helmet : motorcycle

B. Boot : saddle

C. Switch : light

D. Pad : helicopter

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MANAGER : OFFICE : :

A. Doctor : Patient

B. Curator : Museum

C. Bank : Account

D. Fruit : Seed

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LORRY : TRUCK : :

A. Torch : Light

B. Motor : Car

C. Coal : Coke

D. Petrol : Gasoline

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UNHAPPY : MISERABLE : :

A. Vocal : Quiet

B. Mournful : Oblivious

C. Passionate : Appreciative

D. Content : Euphoric

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CONDENSATION : REFRIGERATE : :

A. Evaporation : heat

B. Consumption : cook

C. Oration : listen

D. Exhaustion : buy

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SAUNTER : STROLL : :

A. Amble : path

B. Gyrate : twist

C. Perambulate : walk

D. Baby carriage : walk

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OPENING : INAUGURATION : :

A. Memory : Commemoration

B. Display : Exhibition

C. Admission : Initiation

D. Solemn : Vestment

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WHISPER : SPEAK : :

A. Listen : Bear

B. Request : Ask

C. Brush : Touch

D. Heat : Chill

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PLANT : PARASITE : :

A. Transient : Permanent

B. Wild : Prey

C. Flora : Fauna

D. Sailor : Pirate

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RACISM : APARTHEID

A. Sexism : Chauvinism

B. Parochialism : Linguism

C. Nationalism : Identity

D. Communalism : Religion

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SIP: GULP : :

A. Soup : Water

B. Tent: Hut

C. Touch: Push

D. Cup: Glass

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OPAQUE : LIGHT : :

A. Absorbent : liquid

B. Desert : sand

C. Autoclave : germ-free

D. Hermetic : air

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SECULAR : SPIRITUAL

A. Amoral : Moral

B. Wet : Dank

C. Noisome : Hostile

D. Praise : Embarrassment

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LOVE : AFFECTION

A. Happiness : Joy

B. Amity : Harmony

C. Enemy : Hatred

D. Sorrow : Misery

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CLOTH : TEXTURE

A. Body : Weight

B. Silk : Cloth

C. Wood : Grains

D. Ornaments : Gold

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ADMONISHMENT : CASTIGATION ::

A. Anxiety : Fear

B. Perjury : Corruption

C. Provocation : Instigation

D. Peccadillo : Sin

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BULL : BUYS ::

A. Wolf : Defrauds

B. Lion : Brokers

C. Tiger : Speculates

D. Bear : Sells

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INTERLUDE : REST

A. Vacation : Work

B. Retirement : Retreat

C. Sabbatical : Freedom

D. Intermission : Respite