Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Analogy

Question:

From the given options, select the one that carries the same relation as:

‘Retreat : Advance’

Options:

Garrulous : Talkative

Oblivion : Forgetfulness

Savage : Civilised

Obstinate : Stubborn

Correct Answer:

Savage : Civilised

Explanation:

The analogy "Retreat : Advance" represents an opposite relationship, where one term is the opposite of the other.

Applying the same logic to the given options:

  • "Savage : Civilised" also represents an opposite relationship, where "savage" is the opposite of "civilized."
  1. Garrulous : Talkative

    • This pair represents a synonym relationship, where both terms mean the same thing. "Garrulous" and "Talkative" both refer to someone who talks a lot.
  2. Oblivion : Forgetfulness

    • This pair also represents a synonym relationship. "Oblivion" and "Forgetfulness" both refer to the state of being forgetful or the condition of having forgotten.
  3. Savage : Civilised

    • This pair represents an opposite or antonym relationship. "Savage" and "Civilised" are opposites, where "savage" refers to a lack of civilization or being wild, and "civilised" refers to being cultured and refined.
  4. Obstinate : Stubborn

    • This pair represents a synonym relationship. "Obstinate" and "Stubborn" both describe a person who is unyielding, refusing to change their opinion or course of action.