The correct answer is Option (4) - Decay : Deteriorate
The relationship between "Cheerful" and "Merry" is that they are synonyms—both words convey a similar meaning.
Now, let's evaluate the options:
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Reveal : Hide
- These are antonyms, meaning they are opposites. Hence, this does not match the relationship.
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Spontaneous : Premeditated
- These are also antonyms, as "spontaneous" means unplanned, while "premeditated" means planned in advance. Thus, this is incorrect.
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Shrewd : Simple
- These are antonyms, as "shrewd" implies being sharp or astute, while "simple" implies being naive or uncomplicated. So, this is not correct.
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Decay : Deteriorate
- These are synonyms, as both words refer to a process of breaking down or declining. This matches the relationship of Cheerful : Merry, making it the correct answer.
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