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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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POLLYANNA: OPTIMISM

A. Diehard : Resistance

B. Environmentalist : Pollution

C. Malingerer : Illness

D. Reactionary : Change

Correct Answer :

A. Diehard : Resistance


Pollyanna means a person who is always cheerful and expect only good things to happen. Optimism means a person who always expect good things to happen or things to be successful. Hence both given words are synonyms. Similarly diehard and resistance are synonyms.

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ISLAND : OCEAN : :

A. Hill : Stream

B. Forest: Valley

C. Tree: Field

D. Oasis: Desert

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SECRET : CLANDESTINE : :

A. Overt : Furtive

B. Covert : Stealthy

C. Open : Close

D. News : Rumour

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EXTRACT : TOOTH ::

A. Cut : Nail

B. Uproot : Stump

C. Pull out : Pin

D. Cut : Wood

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EASE : ALLEVIATE : :

A. Hint : Allocate

B. Revolt : Repudiate

C. Collapse : Rise

D. Question : Interrogate

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FEATHER : BIRD : :

A. Snake : scale

B. Bark : tree

C. Human : epidermis

D. Hump : camel

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INTERLUDE : REST

A. Vacation : Work

B. Retirement : Retreat

C. Sabbatical : Freedom

D. Intermission : Respite

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UMPIRE : GAME : :

A. Chef : Banquet

B. Legislator : Election

C. Moderator : Debate

D. Prodigy : Wonder

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POLLYANNA: OPTIMISM

A. Diehard : Resistance

B. Environmentalist : Pollution

C. Malingerer : Illness

D. Reactionary : Change

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UNHAPPY : MISERABLE : :

A. Vocal : Quiet

B. Mournful : Oblivious

C. Passionate : Appreciative

D. Content : Euphoric

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BRAVE : VALOUR : :

A. Look : See

B. Cynic : Doubt

C. Man : Management

D. Thief : Victim

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PREAMBLE : STATUTE : :

A. Prologue : novel

B. Movement : sympathy

C. Sketch : drawing

D. Index : book

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EAT : GORGE ::

A. Drink : Guzzle

B. Saunter : Walk

C. Expel : Admit

D. Advanced : Primitive

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HINT : SUGGESTION : :

A. Shade : Spectrum

B. Trace : Existence

C. Nuance : Distinction

D. Remnant : Preservation

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SAPLING : TREE : :

A. Puppy : Dog

B. Canine : Feline

C. Cat : Lion

D. Poodle : Terrier

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LONELINESS : PRIVACY ::

A. Passion : Apathy

B. Composure : Equanimity

C. Destiny : Fateful

D. Illusory : Unpredictable

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SINISTER : HARM

A. Malignant : Humor

B. Horrifying : Trepidation

C. Ominous : News

D. Benevolent : Bountiful

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STARE : GLANCE

A. Gulp : Sip

B. Confide : Tell

C. Hunt : Stalk

D. Step : Walk

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SIMMER : BOIL : :

A. Glide : drift

B. Drizzle : downpour

C. Gambol : play

D. Stagnate : flow

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MISANTHROPE : HUMANITY : :

A. Chauvinist : Patriot

B. Misogynist : Women

C. Agnostic : God

D. Witch : Magic

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INDEFATIGABLE : INVETERATE : :

A. Tireless : Tired

B. Tired : Habitual

C. Tireless : Habitual

D. Impoverished : Habitual

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FRAGILE : CRACK : :

A. Irreducible : Reduce

B. Cemetery : Death

C. Hydro: Water

D. Pliable: Bend

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HANDCUFFS : PRISONER : :

A. Shoes : Feet

B. Leash: Dog

C. Tail: Kite

D. Ring: Finger

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ACTION : REACTION : :

A. Introvert : Extrovert

B. Assail : Defend

C. Diseased : Treatment

D. Death : Rebirth

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DULCET : RAUCOUS

A. Sweet : Song

B. Crazy : Sane

C. Palliative : Exacerbating

D. Theory : Practical

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IMPECUNIOUS: MENDICANT: :

A. Prodigal: Philanthropist

B. Petulant: Complainer

C. Quizzical : Critic

D. Compulsive : Liar

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Trailer : Picture : :

A. Truck : Cargo

B. Theatre : Play

C. Edition : Novel

D. Commercial : Product

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TALLY : VOTES : :

A. Census : population

B. Government : laws

C. Taxation : revenue

D. Team : athletes

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KEY : IGNITION : :

A. Helmet : motorcycle

B. Boot : saddle

C. Switch : light

D. Pad : helicopter

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OVATION : APPLAUSE : :

A. Grief : Loss

B. Rout : Defeat

C. Triumph : Failure

D. Pathway : Ruin

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Actor is to Thespian as Harlequin is to :

A. Conjuror

B. Hypnotist

C. Comedian

D. Buskar