In the following question a certain relation exists between the first two words. The same relation also exists between the third and the fourth word. Out of these four words one word is missing and is denoted by a question mark in the question. Find out the missing word from the words given below.
Obey : Defy :: Work : ?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Rest
Given pair: Obey : Defy → opposites (to obey is to do what you are told, to defy is to openly refuse to do it)
| Pair | Relationship |
|---|---|
| (1) Work : Lazy | action : describing word (lazy describes a person who does not want to work) |
| (2) Work : Rest (answer) | opposites (to rest means to stop working and relax, so both pairs are opposite actions) |
| (3) Work : Indolent | action : describing word (indolent means lazy) |
| (4) Work : Labour | same meaning (labour means hard work) |