Verbal reasoning sits between English and reasoning, and it is easy to neglect for exactly that reason. Questions cover analogies, classification, series completion, statement and conclusion, statement and assumption, cause and effect, and course of action. Each explanation states the rule that decides between two options that both look reasonable, which is where most marks are dropped in this section.
Ephemeral means lasting a very short time, so Perpetual (lasting indefinitely) is its opposite, similar to how Temporary and Eternal are contrasts.
Q.42Easy
Cacophony is to Sound as Pandemonium is to ___?
Answer: B
Cacophony refers to harsh/discordant sounds; Pandemonium refers to wild disorder and chaos. Both represent states of confusion in their respective domains.
Q.43Easy
Cartography is to Maps as Philology is to ___?
Answer: B
Cartography is the study and creation of maps; Philology is the study of languages, their structure, and historical development.
Q.44Easy
Pariah is to Society as Heresy is to ___?
Answer: C
A pariah is rejected by society; heresy is rejection of established doctrine/belief. Both represent exclusion from their respective systems.
Q.45Medium
Obfuscate is to Clarity as Augment is to ___?
Answer: A
Obfuscate means to make unclear (opposite of clarity); Augment means to increase (opposite of reduce). Both pairs show opposing actions.
Q.46Medium
Soporific is to Sleep as Lachrymose is to ___?
Answer: C
Soporific induces sleep; Lachrymose tends to produce tears or sadness. Both are adjectives describing induced emotional/physical states.
Q.47Medium
Impeccable is to Flaws as Insolvent is to ___?
Answer: B
Impeccable means free from flaws; Insolvent means lacking money/unable to pay debts. Both indicate absence of something essential.
Q.48Easy
Piscine is to Fish as Equine is to ___?
Answer: B
Piscine relates to fish; Equine relates to horses. Both are adjectives derived from Latin animal names describing their respective characteristics.
Q.49Medium
Ameliorate is to Worse as Exacerbate is to ___?
Answer: A
Ameliorate means to improve (opposite of worse); Exacerbate means to worsen (opposite of better). Both pairs show opposing actions.
Q.50Medium
Quixotic is to Idealism as Pragmatic is to ___?
Answer: B
Quixotic implies impractical idealism; Pragmatic implies practical realism. These are contrasting approaches to reality and problem-solving.
Q.51Hard
Pulchritude is to Beauty as Turpitude is to ___?
Answer: C
Pulchritude means beauty; Turpitude means moral depravity or baseness. Both are abstract qualities describing opposite moral/aesthetic values.
Q.52Medium
Anachronism is to Time as Misnomer is to ___?
Answer: B
Anachronism is something out of place in time; Misnomer is a name that is incorrect or wrongly applied. Both represent categorical misplacements.
Q.53Medium
Perfunctory is to Care as Meticulous is to ___?
Answer: B
Perfunctory means done carelessly without attention; Meticulous means done with great attention to detail. These are opposing attitudes toward work.
Q.54Hard
Obsequious is to Fawning as Intrepid is to ___?
Answer: C
Obsequious means fawning/servile; Intrepid means fearless/brave. Both pairs show a trait paired with its characteristic behavior or quality.
Q.55Hard
Gregarious is to Solitude as Loquacious is to ___?
Answer: B
Gregarious people avoid solitude (they seek company); Loquacious people avoid silence (they like to talk). Both show aversion to their paired opposites.
Q.56Hard
Perspicacious is to Understanding as Pellucid is to ___?
Answer: B
Perspicacious means having keen understanding; Pellucid means transparently clear. Both describe qualities of mental or physical transparency.
Q.57Medium
Munificent is to Generosity as Parsimonious is to ___?
Answer: B
Munificent means characterized by generosity; Parsimonious means characterized by stinginess. Both adjectives describe attitudes toward spending/giving.
Q.58Hard
Cogent is to Argument as Vestigial is to ___?
Answer: B
Cogent describes a compelling argument; Vestigial describes a non-functional organ. Both describe their respective domains with specific qualities.
Q.59Hard
Sedulous is to Diligence as Insolent is to ___?
Answer: A
Sedulous means marked by diligence; Insolent means marked by disrespect or contempt. Both are adjectives describing characteristic behaviors or attitudes.
Q.60Easy
Ephemeral is to Permanence as Transient is to ___?
Answer: D
Ephemeral (short-lived) lacks permanence, similarly Transient lacks stability, duration, and longevity - all synonyms for lasting quality.
