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.
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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.
