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Analogy — “Stare : Glance”. Choose the pair that mirrors high-intensity/longer action vs low-intensity/brief action within the same domain.

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:

  • Action pairs must share a domain and differ by magnitude/duration.
  • Only one option should encode this same graded contrast.


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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