If “Asinine” is for “Donkey”, then — choose the correct classical adjective–animal pairing.

Introduction / Context:
English has traditional Latin-derived adjectives tied to animals: asinine (donkey), vulpine (fox), bovine (cow/ox), avian (bird), etc. The stem anchors the pattern with “asinine : donkey.” We must pick the correct parallel pairing.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• Asinine → donkey (foolishness stereotypically associated).
• We need adjective → correct animal noun.

Concept / Approach:
“Vulpine” means “of or like a fox”; hence “vulpine : fox” is the correct mapping. “Avian” relates to birds generally, so pairing it with a specific species can be acceptable only if “bird” is implied; however, test conventions prefer “avian : bird.”

Step-by-Step Solution:
Identify classical adjective–animal pairs.Match “vulpine” with “fox.”Select that option.

Verification / Alternative check:
Dictionaries: vulpine = foxlike; avian = of birds; bovine = of cattle.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:

• Vulpine : Vulture — vulture is a bird; mismatch.
• Avian : Cow — wrong class; cow is mammal.
• Avian : Dove — dove is a bird (would fit “avian : bird/dove” in some contexts), but “vulpine : fox” is the exact parallel and canonical here.
• Bovine : Eagle — eagle is a bird; bovine refers to cattle.

Common Pitfalls:
Confusing sound-alike words (vulpine/vulture). Focus on Latin roots.

Final Answer:
Vulpine is for Fox