Sense–object pairing analogy: “Condone : Offence :: ______ : ______” — choose the pair that mirrors forgiving/overlooking an irregularity.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: Overlook : Aberration

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
“To condone an offence” means to overlook, forgive, or disregard it. The parallel pair should preserve this functional sense of overlooking a deviation from the norm.


Concept / Approach:
Choose a verb–object pair where the verb means “to overlook/forgive” and the object is a lapse/deviation.


Why Other Options Are Wrong:

  • Error : Omission → two nouns; not the same verb–object relation.
  • Mitigate : Penitence → wrong direction; penitence is remorse.
  • Conviction : Criminal → legal outcome vs person; not analogous.
  • Approve : Dissent → antonymic clash.


Final Answer:
Overlook : Aberration

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