Which among the following pair of words carry the same relationship as:
ANTIQUE : MODERN
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → DEFICIENT : AMPLE
Given pair: ANTIQUE : MODERN → antonyms (antique means very old and modern means new, of the present time)
| Pair | Relationship |
|---|---|
| (1) ETERNAL : IMMORTAL | synonyms (eternal means lasting for ever and immortal means never dying) |
| (2) MAMMOTH : ENORMOUS | synonyms (both mean extremely large) |
| (3) DEFICIENT : AMPLE (answer) | antonyms too, the same relationship (deficient means not enough, lacking, and ample means more than enough) |
| (4) GLOOM : DARKNESS | synonyms (gloom is partial or total darkness, and also sadness) |