The pair “Intimidate : Wheedle” shows two opposite methods of influencing someone (to coerce by fear versus to coax with flattery). Select the pair that preserves the same antonym relation.

Introduction / Context:An analogy can capture a semantic relation—in this item, direct opposites (antonyms). “Intimidate” and “wheedle” are contrasting methods of persuasion: one forces compliance through fear, the other seeks compliance through charm or flattery. We must find another pair exhibiting a similarly clear antonym relation.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• “Intimidate” ≈ coerce by fear; “wheedle” ≈ coax/entice with praise.
• Target: a pair where the two words are genuine opposites in ordinary usage.
• Distractors may be unrelated, merely different, or mismatched parts of speech.

Concept / Approach:First, confirm the relation (antonymy). Next, scan options for a pair that stands in a similarly strong opposite relation. “Extol” means to praise highly; “disparage” means to belittle or speak of as unimportant—clean antonyms within the same action domain (evaluation/speaking about something).

Step-by-Step Solution:

Verification / Alternative check:Check standard dictionaries: “extol” (to praise) stands in natural opposition to “disparage” (to belittle). This mirrors the stem’s polarity contrast.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:

• Resolute : Impetuous — not strict antonyms (resolute = firm/steadfast; impetuous = rash/hasty).
• Coordinate : Disinter — unrelated meanings and even category mismatch.
• Defile : Rebuke — to spoil vs to scold; not antonyms.
• Approve : Condone — near-synonyms, not opposites.

Common Pitfalls:Choosing pairs that are simply different rather than true opposites, or accepting weak/indirect contrasts.

Final Answer:Extol : Disparage