Analogy — “Save” is related to “Rescue” in the same way “Severe” is related to ____. (Choose the best synonym/relationship match.)

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Introduction / Context:Analogy questions compare two pairs of words that share a similar relationship. Here, “Save : Rescue” shows a synonym relationship—both mean to help or free from danger. We must find a word that stands in the same synonym relation to “Severe.” Given Data / Assumptions: Save and Rescue are near-synonyms. We need a word closely matching “Severe” in meaning, maintaining the same type of relation. All options are common vocabulary items. Concept / Approach:The task is to identify the synonym of “Severe.” Severe commonly means strict, harsh, or stern. So the target synonym is “Stern.” Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Interpret the first pair: Save ≈ Rescue (synonyms).2) Map “Severe” to a synonym: “Stern.”3) Check distractors: “Endure” (verb), “Sever” (cut off), “Uneasy” (anxious), “Rigid” (stiff) are not precise synonyms of “Severe.” Verification / Alternative check:Dictionary senses confirm “Severe” and “Stern” both describe strictness and harshness of attitude; the others differ in part of speech or meaning. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Endure: action verb; not a descriptive synonym of “Severe.”Sever: means cut off; unrelated sense.Uneasy: anxious; antonymic direction, not synonym.Rigid: close in tone but more about flexibility; not equal to “Severe.” Common Pitfalls:Confusing tonal similarity (“Rigid”) with exact synonymy, or picking a different part of speech (“Endure”). Final Answer:Stern

Analogy — “Save” is related to “Rescue” in the same way “Severe” is related to ____. (Choose the best synonym/relationship match.)

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