Idiom-to-sense analogy: “off-hand is related to PERFUNCTORY” in the same way as “Above Board” is related to …
Verbal Reasoning
Analogy
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
Answer
Correct Answer: Honesty
Explanation
Introduction / Context:Idiomatic analogies pair an expression with its closest sense. “Off-hand” suggests something done casually or perfunctorily. “Above board” means open, honest, and without deception.
Given Data / Assumptions:
- off-hand → perfunctory (done without much preparation).
- Above-board → honest, transparent.
Concept / Approach:Select the most direct sense-equivalent noun: “Honesty.”
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
- Integrity is close but denotes a broader moral trait; “Honesty” is the precise counterpart of “above board.”
- Guide/Competition/Secrecy do not capture the idiom’s meaning.
Final Answer:Honesty