Analogy

11) Altruism : Selflessness ::
  • Egoism : Pride
  • Charity : Donation
  • Narcissism : Vanity
  • Kindness : Sympathy
Explanation

Correct Answer: Egoism : Pride

Altruism means selflessness, whereas egoism relates to self-interest.


12) Mitigate : Intensify ::
  • Reduce : Increase
  • Heal : Hurt
  • Calm : Disturb
  • Solve : Create
Explanation

Correct Answer: Reduce : Increase

Mitigate means to lessen, while intensify means to increase.


13) Avarice : Greed ::
  • Fear : Phobia
  • Anger : Rage
  • Poverty : Hunger
  • Envy : Jealousy
Explanation

Correct Answer: Envy : Jealousy

Avarice is extreme greed; similarly, envy is closely related to jealousy.


14) Equanimity : Composure ::
  • Anxiety : Stress
  • Anger : Fury
  • Calmness : Balance
  • Patience : Endurance
Explanation

Correct Answer: Calmness : Balance

Equanimity refers to mental calmness and balance, similar to composure.


15) Clandestine : Overt ::
  • Secret : Open
  • Hidden : Covered
  • Illegal : Lawful
  • Quiet : Loud
Explanation

Correct Answer: Secret : Open

Clandestine means secret, whereas overt means open.


16) Magnanimous : Petty ::
  • Generous : Small-minded
  • Rich : Poor
  • Powerful : Weak
  • Proud : Humble
Explanation

Correct Answer: Generous : Small-minded

Magnanimous means generous and forgiving, while petty means small-minded.


17) Ephemeral : Permanent ::
  • Temporary : Lasting
  • Weak : Strong
  • Light : Heavy
  • Quick : Slow
Explanation

Correct Answer: Temporary : Lasting

Ephemeral means short-lived, whereas permanent means lasting.


18) Fastidious : Careless ::
  • Meticulous : Negligent
  • Clean : Dirty
  • Strict : Loose
  • Careful : Smart
Explanation

Correct Answer: Meticulous : Negligent

Fastidious means very attentive to detail; careless means negligent.


19) Ostentatious : Modest ::
  • Showy : Humble
  • Rich : Poor
  • Loud : Silent
  • Bold : Timid
Explanation

Correct Answer: Showy : Humble

Ostentatious means showy, while modest means humble.


20) Tenacious : Yielding ::
  • Stubborn : Flexible
  • Strong : Weak
  • Angry : Calm
  • Firm : Hard
Explanation

Correct Answer: Stubborn : Flexible

Tenacious means persistent or stubborn, whereas yielding means flexible.