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Of the given four pairs three pairs express the relationship similar to that expressed in the capitalised pair. Select that pair which is not related in this way.

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Venom is to Toxin as Venial is to :

A. Venal

B. Maleficence

C. Dislike

D. GallHints

Correct Answer :

B. Maleficence


Venom and Toxin are synonyms, meaning a poisonous liquid. Maleficence is synonym of venial, meaning not very serious and therefore able to be forgiven.

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LIMPID : MURKY

A. Dazed : Clouded

B. Obscure : Vague

C. Bright : Gloomy

D. Nebulous : Dim

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CACOPHONOUS : HARMONIOUS : :

A. Beauty: peace

B. Bellicose: pacific

C. Tempestuous: stormy

D. Considerate: sympathetic

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LIBERTINE : IMMORALITY : :

A. Victim : depravation

B. Miser : selfishness

C. Altruist : selflessness

D. Policeman : law

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ADMONISHMENT : CASTIGATION ::

A. Anxiety : Fear

B. Perjury : Corruption

C. Provocation : Instigation

D. Peccadillo : Sin

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PREAMBLE : STATUTE : :

A. Prologue : novel

B. Movement : sympathy

C. Sketch : drawing

D. Index : book

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MANAGER : OFFICE : :

A. Doctor : Patient

B. Curator : Museum

C. Bank : Account

D. Fruit : Seed

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LOYALTY : TRAITOR : :

A. Truthfulness : Liar

B. Hope : Optimist

C. Diligence : Worker

D. Understanding : Sage

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WOOL : WARMTH : :

A. Radio : Broadcast

B. Person : Success

C. Marketing : Advertising

D. Spring : Elasticity

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SOUND : DECIBEL ::

A. Earthquake : Tremors

B. Noise : Intensity

C. Light : Radiance

D. Length : Metres

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POETRY : PROSE : :

A. Stanza : Chapter

B. Art : Fiction

C. Clause: Sentence

D. Novel: Variation

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TALLY : VOTES : :

A. Census : population

B. Government : laws

C. Taxation : revenue

D. Team : athletes

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FAKE : GENUINENESS ::

A. Flawless : Perfection

B. Nebulous : Definition

C. Deceitful : Intent

D. Amoral : Wicked

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TEARS: LACHRYMOSE : :

A. Words : Verbose

B. Speeches: Morose

C. Jests : Ironic

D. Requests: Effusive

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ACTION : REACTION : :

A. Introvert : Extrovert

B. Assail : Defend

C. Diseased : Treatment

D. Death : Rebirth

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CHATTER : TALK : :

A. Scurry : Move

B. Sleep : Drowse

C. Limp : Walk

D. Chant : Sing

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INSIPID : PIQUANT : :

A. Relish: spice

B. Tasty: bland

C. Sweet: dessert

D. Flat: spicy

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INDEFATIGABLE : INVETERATE : :

A. Tireless : Tired

B. Tired : Habitual

C. Tireless : Habitual

D. Impoverished : Habitual

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POLLYANNA: OPTIMISM

A. Diehard : Resistance

B. Environmentalist : Pollution

C. Malingerer : Illness

D. Reactionary : Change

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FEATHER : BIRD : :

A. Snake : scale

B. Bark : tree

C. Human : epidermis

D. Hump : camel

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QUISLING: TREASON

A. Accomplice : Guilt

B. Murderer : Homicide

C. Renegada : Loyalty

D. Perjurer : Arson

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SAPLING : TREE : :

A. Puppy : Dog

B. Canine : Feline

C. Cat : Lion

D. Poodle : Terrier

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ROCK : MARBLE : :

A. Ebony : Ivory

B. Woods : Mahogany

C. Scissors : Glue

D. Wings : Bird

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KEY : IGNITION : :

A. Helmet : motorcycle

B. Boot : saddle

C. Switch : light

D. Pad : helicopter

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SIMMER : BOIL : :

A. Glide : drift

B. Drizzle : downpour

C. Gambol : play

D. Stagnate : flow

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HANDCUFFS : PRISONER : :

A. Shoes : Feet

B. Leash: Dog

C. Tail: Kite

D. Ring: Finger

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IMPECUNIOUS: MENDICANT: :

A. Prodigal: Philanthropist

B. Petulant: Complainer

C. Quizzical : Critic

D. Compulsive : Liar

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OPAQUE : LIGHT : :

A. Absorbent : liquid

B. Desert : sand

C. Autoclave : germ-free

D. Hermetic : air

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PLANT : PARASITE : :

A. Transient : Permanent

B. Wild : Prey

C. Flora : Fauna

D. Sailor : Pirate

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EASE : ALLEVIATE : :

A. Hint : Allocate

B. Revolt : Repudiate

C. Collapse : Rise

D. Question : Interrogate

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DULCET : RAUCOUS

A. Sweet : Song

B. Crazy : Sane

C. Palliative : Exacerbating

D. Theory : Practical