Analogy (letter reversal) — “HOPEFUL : LUFEPOH :: ETHNICITY : ?”. Apply the same operation to find the missing word.
Verbal Reasoning
Analogy
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AYTICINHTE
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BTICINHTEY
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CICINHTEYT
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DDCINHTEYTI
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EYTICNHITE
Answer
Correct Answer: YTICINHTE
Explanation
Introduction / Context:We map the left word to the right by reversing letter order: HOPEFUL → LUFEPOH. Apply the same reversal to ETHNICITY.
Given Data / Assumptions:
- Operation: reverse the string exactly.
- No substitution or shifting.
Concept / Approach:ETHNICITY reversed character-by-character yields YTICINHTE.
Step-by-Step Solution:
Write ETHNICITY forward.Reverse positions: final becomes first, and so on.Result: Y T I C I N H T E.Verification / Alternative check:Cross-check letter counts and order to avoid transposition errors.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:They include misplaced letters or extra/omitted characters.
Common Pitfalls:Skipping a letter or swapping adjacent letters when reversing.
Final Answer:YTICINHTE