Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Analogy

Question:

Which among the following pair of words carry the same relationship as

ADVERSITY : MISFORTUNE

Options:

Fatigue : Exhaustion

Wicked : Virtuous

Yell : Whisper

Competent : Incompetent

Correct Answer:

Fatigue : Exhaustion

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → Fatigue : Exhaustion

The relationship between "ADVERSITY" and "MISFORTUNE" is that they are synonyms. Both words refer to unfavorable circumstances or bad luck.

Fatigue : Exhaustion - These words are synonyms. Exhaustion is a more extreme form of fatigue.

Wicked : Virtuous - These words are antonyms. Wicked means evil or morally wrong, while virtuous means having high moral standards.

Yell : Whisper - These words are antonyms. Yelling is loud, while whispering is very quiet.

Competent : Incompetent - These words are antonyms. Competent means having the necessary ability, while incompetent means lacking it.

Therefore, the pair of words that carries the same relationship (synonyms) as "ADVERSITY : MISFORTUNE" is Fatigue : Exhaustion.