Sense–object pairing analogy: “Condone : Offence :: ______ : ______” — choose the pair that mirrors forgiving/overlooking an irregularity.
Verbal Reasoning
Analogy
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
Answer
Correct Answer: Overlook : Aberration
Explanation
Introduction / Context:“To condone an offence” means to overlook, forgive, or disregard it. The parallel pair should preserve this functional sense of overlooking a deviation from the norm.
Concept / Approach:Choose a verb–object pair where the verb means “to overlook/forgive” and the object is a lapse/deviation.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
- Error : Omission → two nouns; not the same verb–object relation.
- Mitigate : Penitence → wrong direction; penitence is remorse.
- Conviction : Criminal → legal outcome vs person; not analogous.
- Approve : Dissent → antonymic clash.
Final Answer:Overlook : Aberration