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GATE 2024 CE (CE2) – Question 1

General Aptitude · Verbal Aptitude: Grammar and Vocabulary · 1 mark · Multiple choice

If '→' denotes increasing order of intensity, then the meaning of the words [drizzle → rain → downpour] is analogous to [ ______ → quarrel → feud].

Which one of the given options is appropriate to fill the blank?

  1. bicker
  2. bog
  3. dither
  4. dodge

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Correct answer: (A) bicker

Explanation

Drizzle, rain and downpour are the same thing at growing intensity. A feud is worse than a quarrel, and a quarrel is worse than a petty argument, which is to "bicker". Bog, dither and dodge have nothing to do with arguing.