Question

If \( \to \) denotes increasing order of intensity, then the meaning of the words [dry \( \to \) arid \( \to \) parched] is analogous to [diet \( \to \) fast \( \to \) \_\_\_\_\_].

• A. starve
• B. reject
• C. feast
• D. deny

Hint:

When solving analogies, focus on the relationship described in the first set and apply it consistently to the second set.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The relationship described in the first analogy is based on increasing intensity: \[ \text{dry} \to \text{arid} \to \text{parched}. \] This progression moves from a low level of dryness (\text{dry}) to extreme dryness (\text{parched}).
Similarly, in the second analogy: \[ \text{diet} \to \text{fast} \to \text{\_\_\_}. \] Step 1: Analyze the terms. "Diet" implies restricting certain foods. "Fast" intensifies this by avoiding all food for a specific time. The next level of intensity would be "starve," which represents an extreme and prolonged lack of food. Step 2: Eliminate incorrect options. - (2) "reject" and (4) "deny" do not align with the context of increasing food restriction. - (3) "feast" is the opposite of restriction. Final Answer: \[ \boxed{\text{starve}} \]