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.

Difficulty: Medium

Correct Answer: Scrub : Polish

Explanation:


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:

Flurry → Blizzard: same domain (snow), higher intensity.Moisten → Drench: same domain (wetness), higher intensity.Prick → Stab: same domain (piercing), higher intensity.Scrub → Polish: different process/result; polish implies finishing/shine, not just a stronger “scrub.”


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.

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