NIMCET 2008 — English PYQ

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NIMCET 2008 — English PYQ

NIMCET | English | 2008

Direction : Read the following information carefully and answer the questions.
In each of the following questions, a related pair of words or phrases is followed by four pairs of words or phrases. Select the pair that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the original pair.

SAVANT : OBTUSE :: …….. : ……….

Choose the correct answer:

Explanation

The Correct Option is (d) Athlete : Sluggish.

Logical Analysis

The relationship between the words in the original pair is based on Antonyms (Opposites) relative to a defining characteristic.

Savant: A person of profound or extensive learning; a scholarly or brilliant person.
Obtuse: Annoyingly insensitive or slow to understand; dull-witted.

The logical bridge can be defined as:

\text{Person (Expert/Ideal)} : \text{Trait that is the complete opposite of their nature}

Evaluating the options:

Seer : Ominous $\rightarrow$ A 'Seer' predicts the future; 'Ominous' means giving the impression that something bad is going to happen. This is not an antonym relationship.
Writer : Verbose $\rightarrow$ 'Verbose' means using more words than needed. A writer can be verbose; it is a descriptive trait, not a direct opposite.
Judge : Melodramatic $\rightarrow$ A judge is expected to be impartial, but 'melodramatic' (overly emotional) is not the primary logical antonym for the role of a judge.
Athlete : Sluggish $\rightarrow$ An 'Athlete' is defined by speed, agility, and being active. 'Sluggish' means slow-moving or lacking energy. This represents a perfect Antonym Relationship relative to the subject's defining quality.

Conclusion

Just as a Savant is the opposite of being Obtuse, an Athlete is the opposite of being Sluggish.

\text{SAVANT} \iff \text{NOT OBTUSE}

\text{ATHLETE} \iff \text{NOT SLUGGISH}