Question

Choose the word·pair which has similar relationship to the word-pair given:
Virtuoso:Accomplished

• A. Aesthete: Austere
• B. Servant : Servile
• C. Hedonist: Pretentious
• D. Priest: Orthodox
• E. Philanthropist : Generous

Answer 1

Answer: (E)

The given word-pair is Virtuoso:Accomplished. To solve this analogy question, we need to understand the relationship between the two words.

Virtuoso: A person highly skilled in a particular field, especially in the arts, such as music.

Accomplished: Highly trained or skilled in a particular activity.

The relationship between Virtuoso and Accomplished is that of a quality or attribute. A virtuoso is someone who is accomplished in their field.

Let's analyze the options to find a similar relationship:

1. Aesthete: Austere
   • Aesthete: A person who appreciates or is sensitive to art and beauty.
   • Austere: Severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance.
   • The relationship is not similar as an aesthete is not necessarily austere; they relate to different qualities.
2. Servant: Servile
   • Servant: A person employed in the service of another.
   • Servile: Having or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others.
   • This relationship is more about behavior rather than a positive quality or attribute as seen in the given pair.
3. Hedonist: Pretentious
   • Hedonist: A person who believes that the pursuit of pleasure is the most important thing in life.
   • Pretentious: Attempting to impress by affecting greater importance or merit than is actually possessed.
   • This relationship doesn't fit as it doesn't reflect a positive attribute. Hedonism is not necessarily related to pretentiousness.
4. Priest: Orthodox
   • Priest: A religious leader authorized to perform rituals.
   • Orthodox: Conforming to established doctrine, especially in religion.
   • The relationship is more about belief alignment rather than an attribute that enhances a priest's capability.
5. Philanthropist: Generous
   • Philanthropist: A person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, often by donating money to good causes.
   • Generous: Showing a readiness to give more of something, especially money, than is strictly necessary or expected.
   • This pair has a similar relationship to the given pair. A philanthropist is inherently generous, just as a virtuoso is accomplished.

From the analysis, the correct answer is Philanthropist: Generous as it replicates the relationship of a person being inherently characterized by a strong attribute or quality.