From the given options, select the pair of words which carries the same relationship to the given pair of words:

Respect : Regard

Detest : Despise

The best option that captures the relationship between Respect and Regard is: Option 3: Detest: Despise

Here's why:

• Respect and Regard are similar in meaning.
• Detest and Despise are similar in meaning.

Both pairs of words represent gradations of intensity within similar emotions. Respect is a stronger form of regard, and detest is a stronger form of despise.

The other options don't match the relationship:

• Option 1: Stain : Spotless

  • Stain: A mark or spot on something, typically caused by dirt or discoloration.
  • Spotless: Completely clean and free from marks or stains.

  These words are opposites. A stain makes something dirty, while spotless means perfectly clean.

  Option 2: Ruin : Repair

  • Ruin: To destroy something completely.
  • Repair: To fix something that is broken or damaged.

  These words are opposites as well. Ruin describes something being destroyed, while repair signifies fixing something that's broken.

• Option 4: Regret : Rejoice

  Regret: A feeling of sadness or remorse about something that one has done or failed to do.
• Rejoice: To feel or express great joy or delight.

These words are also opposites. Regret is a negative emotion associated with past actions or missed opportunities, while rejoice is a positive emotion expressing happiness and celebration.