Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Analogy

Question:

From the given pair of words, select the one that carries the same relations as-

Suitable : Inept

Options:

Misfortune : Mishap

Profane : Pure

Construct : Create

Trouble : Torment

Correct Answer:

Profane : Pure

Explanation:

The correct answer is OPTION 2 - Profane : Pure

The relationship between "Suitable : Inept" is one of opposites. "Suitable" means appropriate or well-suited, while "inept" means lacking skill or ability, making them antonyms.

Among the given options, the pair that carries the same relationship of opposites is:

Option 2: Profane : Pure

In this pair, "profane" means showing disrespect or irreverence, often associated with impurity or lack of purity, while "pure" means untainted or free from impurities, making them opposites in meaning, similar to "suitable" and "inept" being opposites.