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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Analogy

Question:

From the given options, select the pair of words which carries the same relationship to the given pair of words:

Respect : Regard

Options:

Stain : Spotless

Ruin : Repair

Detest: Despise

Regret : Rejoice

Correct Answer:

Detest: Despise

Explanation:

The correct answer is: Option (3) → Detest : Despise

The relationship between "Respect : Regard" is one of synonymy or very close similarity in meaning. To respect someone is to regard them highly.
Detest : Despise: These are synonyms. Both words mean to dislike intensely or to feel contempt for.

  • Stain : Spotless: These are opposites (antonyms). "Spotless" means without stains.

  • Ruin : Repair: These are opposites (antonyms). "Ruin" means to destroy, "Repair" means to fix.

  • Regret : Rejoice: These are opposites (antonyms). "Regret" means to feel sorrow or disappointment over, while "Rejoice" means to feel great joy. 

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