Direction : The question below consists of a pair of related words followed by four pairs of words. Select the pair that best expresses the relation in the original pair.

INTIMATE : CLOSE 

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  1. evanescent : permanency
  2. articulate : speech 
  3. enclose : parentheses 
  4. obsessed : attracted

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Option 4 : obsessed : attracted
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The correct answer is: 4) obsessed : attracted

Key Points

  • The original pair 'INTIMATE : CLOSE' expresses a synonym relationship, where 'intimate' and 'close' are similar in meaning.
  • The pair 'obsessed : attracted' also expresses a similar synonym relationship, as 'obsessed' and 'attracted' are related ideas where obsession involves strong attraction.
  • The other pairs do not express the same synonym relationship.
  • Additional Information 
    • 'evanescent : permanency' - opposite relationship.
    • 'articulate : speech' - the first word describes how the second is delivered.
    • 'enclose : parentheses' - the first action is performed using the second item.
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