Question

Choose the correct option that expresses the same relation as the pair given below:
GRIMACE:PAIN

a) applause:praise
b) inquiry:curiosity
c) sneer:contempt
d) gesture:offence
e) hug:affection

Answer 1

Hint: The given words are interconnected, as ‘grimace’ is the result of ‘pain’. So, try to find another connection, that could be a physical connection of the two words, that will help you narrow down your answer.

Complete answer:

The word ‘grimace’ refers to ‘an ugly, twisted expression on a person's face, typically expressing disgust, pain, or wry amusement’. The word ‘pain’ refers to ‘a distressing feeling often caused by intense or damaging stimuli’. So, we can logically come to the conclusion that the first word is the direct result of the second word, denoted by facial expression.

So, naturally, the answer will have the same correlation. The second word will be the next step/reaction of the face to the first word.

Now, let’s look at our options:

option ‘a’ - The word ‘applause’ refers to ‘a form of ovation or praise expressed by the act of clapping or striking the palms of the hands together'. The word ‘praise’ refers to ‘express warm approval or admiration of’. The first word is a direct result of the second word, but it does not depend on facial expression. So, this is an incorrect answer.

option ‘b’ - The word ‘inquiry’ refers to ‘an act of asking for information'. The word ‘curiosity’ refers to ‘a strong desire to know or learn something'. The first word is a direct result of the second word, but it does not depend on facial expression. So, this is an incorrect answer.

option ‘c’ - The word ‘sneer’ refers to ‘a contemptuous or mocking smile, remark, or tone'. The word ‘contempt’ refers to ‘the feeling that a person or a thing is worthless or beneath consideration'. The first word is a result of the second word, and it depends on facial expression. So, the correct answer is “Option c”.


option ‘d’ - The word ‘gesture’ refers to ‘a movement of part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning'. The word ‘offense’ refers to ‘annoyance or resentment brought about by a perceived insult to or disregard for oneself'. The first word is a direct result of the second word, but it does not depend on facial expression. So, this is an incorrect answer.

option ‘e’ - The word ‘hug’ refers to ‘squeeze (someone) tightly in one's arms, typically to express affection'. The word ‘affection’ refers to ‘a gentle feeling of fondness or liking'. The first word is a direct result of the second word, but it does not depend on facial expression. So, this is an incorrect answer.

Note:
Try to find a very specific link between the two words. All the pairs here have the same correlation, except the one in the question has an extra thing in common. Choose the option accordingly.