From the given options, choose the pair that carries the same relation as:
PROFOUND : SUPERFICIAL
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Praise : Reproach
Given pair: Profound : Superficial → opposites (profound means deep and serious, superficial means touching only the surface)
| Pair | Relationship |
|---|---|
| (1) Adept : Skilful | same meaning (very good at doing something) |
| (2) Cool : Frigid | milder : stronger (cool means a little cold, frigid means extremely cold) |
| (3) Kennel : Dog | shelter : animal (a kennel is a small shelter where a dog lives) |
| (4) Praise : Reproach (answer) | opposites (to praise is to speak well of someone, to reproach is to blame someone for doing wrong) |