Identify the odd pair: Three pairs express a relation of increasing intensity (mild action/state → stronger one): Flurry→Blizzard, Moisten→Drench, Prick→Stab. One pair does not represent the same intensity relation. Choose the mismatching pair.

Introduction / Context:Analogy/classification items often rely on scalar intensity: a weaker state/action relates to a stronger one.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• Flurry → Blizzard: light snowfall vs severe snowstorm.
• Moisten → Drench: slight wetness vs soaking wet.
• Prick → Stab: minor piercing vs forceful penetration.
• Scrub → Polish: cleaning action vs finishing/shine, not a simple weak→strong of the same action.

Concept / Approach:Check whether the right-hand term is an intensified version of the left-hand term along the same scale.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Verification / Alternative check:Replace with “more intense version of”: works for the first three, not for Scrub→Polish.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:They obey a clear weak→strong scale within the same action/state.

Common Pitfalls:Assuming “more cleaning” equals “polish.” Polishing is qualitatively different from scrubbing.

Final Answer:Scrub : Polish is the odd pair.