GATE DA 2024 Q1: Word analogy by increasing intensity: silly to daft
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If '→' denotes increasing order of intensity, then the meaning of the words [sick → infirm → moribund] is analogous to [silly → _______ → daft].
Which one of the given options is appropriate to fill the blank?
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Answer: D (official GATE 2024 final answer key)
Concept used: Word analogy: pick the word whose meaning sits between the two given words on the same scale of intensity.
First step: Silly, vain (foolishly proud, futile) and daft all describe foolishness in increasing degree; the other options are unrelated in meaning.
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Source: official GATE 2024 DA question paper and final answer key, organised by IISc Bangalore. Question paper · Answer key
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