Question

Charity : P :: Retaliation : Q
Choose the appropriate pair of words P and Q that fit the analogy.

• A. P = Parsimonious; Q = Vengeful
• B. P = Altruistic; Q = Amicable
• C. P = Resentful; Q = Spiteful
• D. P = Magnanimous; Q = Vindictive

Hint:

Think about the personality trait that drives a person to act charitably, and the opposite trait that drives a person to retaliate.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understanding the Question.
This is a word analogy question. "Charity" is the act of giving generously, and we need word P, an adjective that describes the kind of person who performs acts of charity. "Retaliation" is the act of taking revenge, and we need word Q, an adjective that describes the kind of person who retaliates.

Step 2: Key Formula or Approach.
Look for a matching pair where P is a positive personality trait linked to generosity (matching "charity") and Q is a negative personality trait linked to revenge seeking (matching "retaliation"). The pair must keep this same positive-to-negative relationship as the original pair, charity (a positive, giving act) to retaliation (a negative, vengeful act).

Step 3: Detailed Explanation.
Check option (A): "Parsimonious; Vengeful". "Parsimonious" means stingy or unwilling to spend, which is the opposite of charitable, so P does not fit "Charity" at all.
Check option (B): "Altruistic; Amicable". "Altruistic" fits "Charity" reasonably well, since it means selflessly caring for others. However, "Amicable" means friendly and cooperative, which has nothing to do with "Retaliation" (taking revenge); the two ideas are unrelated in tone.
Check option (C): "Resentful; Spiteful". Neither word matches the positive tone of "Charity". "Resentful" describes bitterness, not generosity, so P is wrong here, even though Q ("Spiteful") does fit the negative tone of retaliation.
Check option (D): "Magnanimous; Vindictive". "Magnanimous" describes someone who is generous, forgiving, and big-hearted, exactly the trait behind an act of charity. "Vindictive" describes someone driven by a need for revenge, exactly the trait behind an act of retaliation. Both words fit their respective terms perfectly, and together they preserve the positive-to-negative contrast of the original pair.

Step 4: Final Answer.
Option (D) is correct, since "Magnanimous" is the personality trait behind charity, and "Vindictive" is the personality trait behind retaliation. \[ \boxed{\text{P = Magnanimous; Q = Vindictive}} \]