From the given options, choose the pair of words which carries the same relationship as :
Demolish : Build
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is option 2: Boon : Bane
Demolish and Build are antonyms—Demolish means to destroy, while Build means to construct or create. Similarly, Boon and Bane are also opposites.
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Boon means a blessing or something beneficial.
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Bane means a cause of harm or trouble.
Both pairs reflect a relationship of opposites or contrast.
Why not the other options?
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Nurture : Nourish – These are synonyms. Both mean to care for or help grow.
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Jolt : Jerk – These are also synonyms, both suggesting a sudden movement.
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Resume : Restart – These are similar in meaning, not opposites.