Analogy — Choose the antonymic counterpart: Growth : Death :: Increase : ____
Verbal Reasoning
Analogy
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
Answer
Correct Answer: Decrease
Explanation
Introduction / Context:The first pair contrasts a term with its opposite outcome. We therefore need the standard opposite of “increase”.
Concept / Approach:“Increase” (to raise) is directly opposed by “decrease” (to reduce). This mirrors “growth” vs “death” as opposing outcomes in basic word relationships.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
- Ease/Tease/Cease — rhyme but do not give the antonym of “increase”.
Final Answer:Decrease