Which amongst the following pairs of words carry the same relationship as
COMPASSION : APATHY
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → CONCUR : DISAGREE
Given pair: COMPASSION : APATHY → antonyms (compassion is sympathy and concern for the suffering of others, and apathy is lack of interest or feeling)
| Pair | Relationship |
|---|---|
| (1) ENCOUNTER : CLASH | close in meaning, not opposites (an encounter is a meeting, often a hostile one, and a clash is a fight) |
| (2) CONCUR : DISAGREE (answer) | antonyms in the same way (concur means to agree, and disagree is its opposite) |
| (3) SCANTY : SCARCE | synonyms (both mean too little, not enough) |
| (4) TRANQUIL : CALM | synonyms (both mean peaceful and quiet) |