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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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TEARS: LACHRYMOSE : :

A. Words : Verbose

B. Speeches: Morose

C. Jests : Ironic

D. Requests: Effusive

Correct Answer :

A. Words : Verbose


Lachrymose means tearful. Similarly Verbose refers to using or containing more words than are needed.

Related Questions

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STARE : GLANCE

A. Gulp : Sip

B. Confide : Tell

C. Hunt : Stalk

D. Step : Walk

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EXTRACT : TOOTH ::

A. Cut : Nail

B. Uproot : Stump

C. Pull out : Pin

D. Cut : Wood

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INTERLUDE : REST

A. Vacation : Work

B. Retirement : Retreat

C. Sabbatical : Freedom

D. Intermission : Respite

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IMPECUNIOUS: MENDICANT: :

A. Prodigal: Philanthropist

B. Petulant: Complainer

C. Quizzical : Critic

D. Compulsive : Liar

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BARGE : VESSEL : :

A. Shovel : Instrument

B. Book : Anthology

C. Rim : Edge

D. Training : Preparation

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UMPIRE : GAME : :

A. Chef : Banquet

B. Legislator : Election

C. Moderator : Debate

D. Prodigy : Wonder

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BEWILDERMENT : CONFUSION : :

A. Bursa : sack

B. Bewitched : alliteration

C. Fantod : nervousness

D. Coracle : lodestar

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SAUNTER : STROLL : :

A. Amble : path

B. Gyrate : twist

C. Perambulate : walk

D. Baby carriage : walk

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PHYSICIAN : SURGEON ::

A. Nurse : Doctor

B. Optometrist : Ophthalmologist

C. Urologist : Gynecologist

D. Optician : Obstetrician

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ISLAND : OCEAN : :

A. Hill : Stream

B. Forest: Valley

C. Tree: Field

D. Oasis: Desert

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WOOL : WARMTH : :

A. Radio : Broadcast

B. Person : Success

C. Marketing : Advertising

D. Spring : Elasticity

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HUG : AFFECTION ::

A. Dour : Humous

B. Nod : Assnet

C. Virus : Influenza

D. Feet : Walk

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DULCET : RAUCOUS

A. Sweet : Song

B. Crazy : Sane

C. Palliative : Exacerbating

D. Theory : Practical

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TRAITOR : COUNTRY : :

A. Potentate : Kingdom

B. Bureaucrat : Government

C. Apostate : Religion

D. Tailor : Law

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SNAKE : REPTILE : :

A. Snake : Cobra

B. Bird : Mammal

C. Wasp : Insect

D. Iion : Amphibian

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ILLITERATE : EDUCATION : :

A. Naive : experience

B. Well-mannered : rude

C. Miserly : money

D. Pristine : elegance

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SEETHE : ANGER : :

A. Chortle : distress

B. Snarl : confusion

C. Fidget : uneasiness

D. Waddle : embarrassment

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CONDENSATION : REFRIGERATE : :

A. Evaporation : heat

B. Consumption : cook

C. Oration : listen

D. Exhaustion : buy

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MALAPROPISM : WORDS

A. Anachronism : Time

B. Ellipsis : Sentence

C. Jinjanthropism : Apes

D. Catechism : Religion

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EDITOR : NEWSPAPER : :

A. Lecturer : University

B. Teacher : School

C. Nurse : Hospital

D. Architect : Design

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LARGE : GARGANTUAN:

A. Emaciated: Thin

B. Wise: Machiavellian

C. Obese: Stout

D. Small: Tiny

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OPENING : INAUGURATION : :

A. Memory : Commemoration

B. Display : Exhibition

C. Admission : Initiation

D. Solemn : Vestment

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UNHAPPY : MISERABLE : :

A. Vocal : Quiet

B. Mournful : Oblivious

C. Passionate : Appreciative

D. Content : Euphoric

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SOUND : DECIBEL ::

A. Earthquake : Tremors

B. Noise : Intensity

C. Light : Radiance

D. Length : Metres

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LORRY : TRUCK : :

A. Torch : Light

B. Motor : Car

C. Coal : Coke

D. Petrol : Gasoline

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EAT : GORGE ::

A. Drink : Guzzle

B. Saunter : Walk

C. Expel : Admit

D. Advanced : Primitive

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INSIPID : PIQUANT : :

A. Relish: spice

B. Tasty: bland

C. Sweet: dessert

D. Flat: spicy

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ROCK : MARBLE : :

A. Ebony : Ivory

B. Woods : Mahogany

C. Scissors : Glue

D. Wings : Bird

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LONELINESS : PRIVACY ::

A. Passion : Apathy

B. Composure : Equanimity

C. Destiny : Fateful

D. Illusory : Unpredictable

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FICKLE : STABLE : :

A. Laughter : Barn

B. Equine : Horse

C. Impulsive : Considered

D. Fundamental : Elemental