Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word. (The words must be considered as meaningful English words and must NOT be related to each other based on the number of letters/number of consonants/vowels in the word)
Escape : Abscond :: Idea : ?
- ASquander
- BEmpty
- CNotion
- DArtificial
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
The relationship between the first and second word is that they are synonyms:
Escape and Abscond both mean to run away or break free from confinement.
Similarly, a synonym for Idea is Notion.
Let's check the meanings of other choices:
Squander: To waste money or time foolishly.
Empty: Containing nothing.
Artificial: Made or produced by human beings rather than occurring naturally.
Hence, the correct option is C.
Escape and Abscond both mean to run away or break free from confinement.
Similarly, a synonym for Idea is Notion.
Let's check the meanings of other choices:
Squander: To waste money or time foolishly.
Empty: Containing nothing.
Artificial: Made or produced by human beings rather than occurring naturally.
Hence, the correct option is C.