Question

Choose the word·pair which has similar relationship to the word-pair given:
Conspicuous: Visible

• A. Sensual: Audible
• B. Irrevocable: Changed
• C. Elastic: Stretched
• D. Ignominious: Denounced
• E. Sensitive: Felt

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

To solve this analogy question, we need to determine the relationship between the given word pair "Conspicuous: Visible" and find the option that exhibits a similar relationship.

Step-by-Step Analysis:

• Understanding the given word pair:
  • "Conspicuous" means something that is easily seen or noticeable.
  • "Visible" directly pertains to something that can be seen.
  • The relationship here is that something conspicuous is inherently visible. It's a direct quality or characteristic.
• Analyzing the options:
  • Option 1: Sensual: Audible
    • "Sensual" refers to something relating to the senses, especially physical senses, and "audible" means something that can be heard.
    • While they both relate to senses, sensual does not necessarily imply audibility specifically.
  • Option 2: Irrevocable: Changed
    • "Irrevocable" means something that cannot be changed or reversed.
    • "Changed" implies something that has been altered.
    • The relationship is one of contrast or impossibility, showing a condition that cannot be met.
  • Option 3: Elastic: Stretched
    • "Elastic" refers to a material's property to return to its original shape after being stretched.
    • "Stretched" refers to being pulled or extended.
    • Being elastic does suggest capacity to be stretched, but the relationship is more of capability rather than inherent quality.
  • Option 4: Ignominious: Denounced
    • "Ignominious" means deserving or causing public disgrace.
    • "Denounced" means publicly declared to be wrong or evil.
    • The relationship might suggest a situation leading to an action, but not a direct inherent property.
  • Option 5: Sensitive: Felt
    • "Sensitive" means easily affected by external stimuli.
    • "Felt" refers to something experienced or perceived by touch.
    • Being sensitive does relate to feeling, but not in a directly inherent manner as in the original pair's visibility.
• Conclusion: The correct answer is "Irrevocable: Changed" because if something is irrevocable, it cannot be changed. This option presents a clear inherent contrast, similar to the inherent quality relationship in the original pair.