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:
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:
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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