Question

Choose the word that best completes the analogy: Ephemeral : Transient :: Immutable : ?

• A. Temporary
• B. Rigid
• C. Unchangeable
• D. Fleeting

Hint:

For analogy problems, identify the relationship between the first pair of words (e.g., synonyms, antonyms, part-whole, cause-effect). Apply the same relationship to the second pair to find the matching wor(D) Use precise meanings of words, and eliminate options that don't maintain the exact relationship. If unsure, test each option by substituting it into the analogy to check consistency.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

To solve the analogy question, we must understand the relationship between the first pair of words and apply the same logic to complete the second pair.

We start with the given analogy: Ephemeral : Transient.

The word "ephemeral" means something that is short-lived or temporary, and "transient" also means something that is temporary or passes with time. Thus, the relationship between "ephemeral" and "transient" is that of synonyms; both words describe a state of being temporary.

Now, let's apply this understanding to the second pair: Immutable : ?

The word "immutable" means unchanging or unable to be changed; it describes something permanent or constant. We need to find a synonym that matches this meaning.

Reviewing the options:

• Temporary - This means something the opposite of immutable, so it's not a match.
• Rigid - While related to immovability, it doesn't emphasize the lack of changeability like immutable does.
• Unchangeable - This directly means something that cannot be changed. It aligns perfectly with "immutable" as its synonym.
• Fleeting - This means short-lived, the opposite of immutable.

Therefore, the word that best completes the analogy is Unchangeable.