Which of the following pairs of words carries the same relationship as:
AMIABLE : HOSTILE
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Docile : Rebellious
Given pair: Amiable : Hostile → opposites (amiable means friendly and pleasant, hostile means unfriendly and ready to fight)
| Pair | Relationship |
|---|---|
| (1) Abrupt : Sudden | same meaning (happening quickly and without warning) |
| (2) Docile : Rebellious (answer) | opposites (docile means quiet and easy to control, rebellious means refuses to obey) |
| (3) Wheat : Flour | raw material : product (flour is made by grinding wheat) |
| (4) Glove : Hand | thing : where it is worn (a glove is worn on the hand) |