Analogy — “Tall” contrasts with “Dwarf”; similarly, “Kind” contrasts with ____. (Select the antonym.)
Verbal Reasoning
Analogy
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
Answer
Correct Answer: Cruel
Explanation
Introduction / Context:Antonym analogy again: “Tall” vs “Dwarf” (adjective vs noun label of shortness) signals opposite qualities. We need the opposite for “Kind.”
Given Data / Assumptions:
- Opposites must be semantically direct.
- Part of speech alignment is approximate but relationally clear.
Concept / Approach:“Kind” contrasts with “Cruel.”
Step-by-Step Solution:
1) Identify opposite quality.2) Choose “Cruel.”3) Eliminate similar/positive descriptors not opposite in sense.Verification / Alternative check:Common vocabulary lists pair kind ↔ cruel as canonical antonyms.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Weak: unrelated trait.Gentle: near-synonym of kind.Forgive: verb, not opposite quality.Soft: not an antonym of moral character.Common Pitfalls:Confusing near-synonyms (“Gentle”) for antonyms.
Final Answer:Cruel