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) Amateur : Beginner :: Dangerous : ?
- APrecarious
- BEnduring
- CPeculiar
- DTolerant
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
Let's determine the relationship between the first two words: Amateur and Beginner are synonyms (words with similar meanings). Now, we need to find a synonym for Dangerous:Precarious means dependent on chance circumstances, unknown conditions, or uncertain developments; characterized by a lack of security or stability that threatens with danger (i.e., risky or dangerous). Enduring means long-lasting. Peculiar means strange or odd. Tolerant means showing willingness to allow the existence of opinions or behavior that one does not necessarily agree with. Therefore, "Precarious" is the correct synonym.