GATE 2025 CY – Question 1
Courage : Bravery :: Yearning : __________
Select the most appropriate option to complete the analogy.
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Correct answer: (A) Longing
Explanation
**Find the relation.** *Courage* and *bravery* are near-synonyms: they mean almost the same thing.
**Apply it.** The word that means about the same as *yearning* (a strong, deep desire for something) is **longing**.
- **Longing:** a strong wish or desire. ✓
- **Yelling:** shouting. ✗
- **Yawning:** opening the mouth wide from tiredness. ✗
- **Glaring:** staring angrily. ✗
Answer **longing** (A).