From the given options, choose the pair of words which carries the same relationship as :
Collapse: Rise
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is option 3: Isolation : Association
Collapse and Rise are antonyms—they have opposite meanings. Collapse means to fall down or break apart, while Rise means to go up or increase.
Similarly, Isolation means being alone or separated, while Association means being connected or together. These two words are also opposites, showing the same relationship as in the given pair.
Why not the other options?
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Jovial : Merry – These are synonyms. Both mean cheerful or happy.
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Raze : Destroy – These are also synonyms. Raze means to completely destroy or demolish.
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Constant : Static – These are related, but not opposites. Both can refer to something that does not change, though their meanings are slightly different.