Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: Gulp : Sip
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:“Stare” is to look intensely/for longer; “glance” is to look briefly. The relation is intensity/duration contrast within the same action domain (seeing/looking). We seek a pair in another domain with the same stronger-vs-lighter contrast.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:In drinking, “gulp” implies taking in a large quantity quickly, whereas “sip” indicates a small, brief intake. This parallels stare (sustained/intense) vs glance (brief/light).
Step-by-Step Solution:
Map the semantic field: looking → drinking.Select the high-vs-low intensity pair: gulp vs sip.Verification / Alternative check:Other options do not encode a graded magnitude contrast of the same action; they are different actions or hierarchical processes.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Confide : Tell — nuance of privacy vs general telling, not intensity.Hunt : Stalk — related but distinct tactical actions.Step : Walk — unit vs composite action, not intensity contrast.Shout : Speak — volume contrast is plausible but “speak” is the generic action; “gulp : sip” more directly mirrors stare : glance in magnitude/duration.Common Pitfalls:Choosing generic vs specific rather than brief vs intense within the same action family.
Final Answer:Gulp : Sip
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