Analogy (verbal reasoning): Identify the pair with the same relationship as "PAIN : SEDATIVE". A condition matched with something that alleviates/soothes it. Choose the option that best preserves this relief relationship.

Given data

• Stem: PAIN (affliction) : SEDATIVE (soothing agent).

Concept/ApproachMap “affliction/negative state : thing that soothes/relieves it.”

Option analysisgrief:consolation — consolation alleviates grief. Direct relief mapping.comfort:stimulant — a stimulant does not produce comfort; mismatched.trance:narcotic — a narcotic may induce a trance; not an affliction–remedy relation.ache:extraction — extraction removes a tooth, not a general remedy for “ache.”

Final Answergrief:consolation