Analogy — Mutually exclusive properties: Error : Infallible :: ? : ? Pick the pair exhibiting the same “presence of flaw vs impossibility of flaw” contrast.
Verbal Reasoning
Analogy
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
Answer
Correct Answer: Flaw : Impeccable
Explanation
Introduction / Context:“Infallible” means incapable of error. The parallel is “impeccable,” meaning without flaw. Thus, “Flaw : Impeccable” mirrors “Error : Infallible”.
Concept / Approach:Preserve the contrast between a defect and a state that precludes any defect.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
- Cure : Irreversible — Mixed concepts; not a preclusion relation.
- Emotion : Invulnerable — Category mismatch.
- Defect : Intolerable — “Intolerable” does not preclude defect; it describes acceptability.
- None of these — invalid since a correct pair exists.
Final Answer:Flaw : Impeccable