Analogy — Opposites by degree/ability: Giant : Dwarf :: Genius : ? Pick the word that stands to “Genius” as “Dwarf” stands to “Giant” (antonymic contrast).
Verbal Reasoning
Analogy
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
Answer
Correct Answer: Idiot
Explanation
Introduction / Context:“Giant : Dwarf” establishes an antonymic contrast based on degree/attribute (size). To mirror that pattern with “Genius : ?”, we need the opposite in terms of intellectual ability.
Given Data / Assumptions:
- Giant vs Dwarf → opposites in size.
- Genius vs ? → opposites in intelligence.
- We apply Recovery-First Policy to correct the option spelling to “Idiot”.
Concept / Approach:Preserve antonymy within the same semantic field. “Genius” denotes exceptional intelligence; its conventional antonym in verbal analogies is “Idiot”.
Step-by-Step Solution:
1) Identify relation: X (extreme high) vs Y (extreme low) along the same dimension.2) Map intelligence: Genius ↔ Idiot.3) Verify part-of-speech and role: both are nouns classifying persons by ability.Verification / Alternative check:Substitute pair: “Genius : Idiot” reads as standard antonyms in ability-level contrasts.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
- Wicked/Gentle: Morality/temperament, not intelligence.
- Tiny: Opposes “Giant” but mismatched to “Genius”.
- None of these: Incorrect as “Idiot” fits.
Common Pitfalls:Selecting “Tiny” due to the first pair’s size theme; the second pair concerns intelligence, not size.
Final Answer:Idiot