Analogy — Opposites by degree/ability: Giant : Dwarf :: Genius : ? Pick the word that stands to “Genius” as “Dwarf” stands to “Giant” (antonymic contrast).

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: Idiot

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
“Giant : Dwarf” establishes an antonymic contrast based on degree/attribute (size). To mirror that pattern with “Genius : ?”, we need the opposite in terms of intellectual ability.



Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Giant vs Dwarf → opposites in size.
  • Genius vs ? → opposites in intelligence.
  • We apply Recovery-First Policy to correct the option spelling to “Idiot”.


Concept / Approach:
Preserve antonymy within the same semantic field. “Genius” denotes exceptional intelligence; its conventional antonym in verbal analogies is “Idiot”.



Step-by-Step Solution:

1) Identify relation: X (extreme high) vs Y (extreme low) along the same dimension.2) Map intelligence: Genius ↔ Idiot.3) Verify part-of-speech and role: both are nouns classifying persons by ability.


Verification / Alternative check:
Substitute pair: “Genius : Idiot” reads as standard antonyms in ability-level contrasts.



Why Other Options Are Wrong:

  • Wicked/Gentle: Morality/temperament, not intelligence.
  • Tiny: Opposes “Giant” but mismatched to “Genius”.
  • None of these: Incorrect as “Idiot” fits.


Common Pitfalls:
Selecting “Tiny” due to the first pair’s size theme; the second pair concerns intelligence, not size.



Final Answer:
Idiot

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