Analogy — Synonymy (same meaning): Genuine : Authentic :: Mirage : ? Select the option that shows a comparable near-synonym relationship.
Verbal Reasoning
Analogy
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AMirage : Illusion
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BOcean : Water
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CBreeze : Cyclone
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DFear : Threat
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ENone of these
Answer
Correct Answer: Mirage : Illusion
Explanation
Introduction / Context:“Genuine” and “Authentic” are synonyms. A “mirage” is a type of “illusion,” and in many exam contexts the pair is treated as near-synonymous.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
- Ocean : Water — Whole-to-substance; not synonymy.
- Breeze : Cyclone — Opposite intensity, not synonyms.
- Fear : Threat — Cause vs response; not synonyms.
- None of these — invalid, a valid synonymic/near-synonymic pair exists.
Final Answer:Mirage : Illusion