Analogy — Closest semantic pairing: Delusion : Hallucination :: Chagrin : ?

Difficulty: Medium

Correct Answer: Annoyance

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
We must match the second pair with a semantic relationship similar to “Delusion : Hallucination,” which are related psychological/affective states often loosely grouped as misperceptions/false beliefs vs. false sensory experiences. For the second pair, pick a word that pairs closely with “Chagrin.”


Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Delusion ↔ Hallucination: related negative mental states (not exact synonyms, but same domain).
  • Chagrin means distress or embarrassment at failure; annoyance/vexation captures the affective tone.


Concept / Approach:
Seek a word in the same emotional domain and nearest in sense to “chagrin.”


Step-by-Step Solution:

1) Determine chagrin’s sense: irritation, vexation, mortification.2) Among options, “Annoyance” is closest in ordinary usage.


Why Other Options Are Wrong:

  • Illusion: relates to perception, not emotion like chagrin.
  • Ordered and Cogent: adjectives unrelated to emotional state.
  • None of these: incorrect as “Annoyance” fits adequately.


Common Pitfalls:
Treating the first pair as strict synonyms; they are near-domain associates. The second pair should mirror domain-proximity, and “annoyance” does so best.


Final Answer:
Annoyance

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