Govt. Exams
Entrance Exams
Soporific induces sleep; Lachrymose tends to produce tears or sadness. Both are adjectives describing induced emotional/physical states.
Obfuscate means to make unclear (opposite of clarity); Augment means to increase (opposite of reduce). Both pairs show opposing actions.
Plutocracy is rule by the wealthy; democracy is rule by the people. Both represent government systems defined by who holds authority.
A heretic opposes religious principles; a traitor opposes national/state principles. Both represent opposition to established systems.
A mirage is a natural optical phenomenon found in deserts; aurora is a natural optical phenomenon found near poles. Both are environment-specific phenomena.
A filament is the functional component of a bulb; a wick is the functional component of a candle. Both are essential parts of light sources.
Obsolete is opposite to modern; archaic is opposite to contemporary. Both pairs represent contrasting temporal relationships.
Infatuation is a superficial form of love; imitation is a superficial form of authenticity. Both show shallow versions of deeper concepts.
A philanthropist is inclined toward charity; a pyromaniac is inclined toward arson. Both show inclination/obsession toward specific actions.
A pedometer measures distance; a barometer measures atmospheric pressure. Both are measurement instruments for specific quantities.
