Based on the relationship between the words in the question pair, choose the…
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Based on the relationship between the words in the question pair, choose the correct answer pair from the given alternatives:
Dubious / Suspicious : Indisputable
- A.
Troublesome : Tormenting
- B.
Blemish : Defame
- C.
Miserly : Generous
- D.
Sharp-witted : Attachment
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Correct answer: C
The two words in the question pair share an ANTONYM (opposite-meaning) relationship: 'Dubious / Suspicious' means doubtful or open to question, while 'Indisputable' means beyond doubt or unquestionable — they are exact opposites.
We must find the option whose two words are also opposites of each other.
• Troublesome : Tormenting — both mean distressing; SYNONYMS, not opposites.
• Blemish : Defame — both mean to damage reputation; SYNONYMS, not opposites.
• Miserly : Generous — 'miserly' means stingy/unwilling to give, 'generous' means open-handed/giving; these are exact OPPOSITES, matching the given relationship.
• Sharp-witted : Attachment — no logical relationship.
Hence the pair with the same antonym relationship is 'Miserly : Generous'.