GATE EC 2025 Set 1 — Question 1
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Here are two analogous groups, Group-I and Group-II, that list words in their decreasing order of intensity. Identify the missing word in Group-II.
Group-I: Abuse → Insult → Ridicule
Group-II: ________ → Praise → Appreciate
Group-I: Abuse → Insult → Ridicule
Group-II: ________ → Praise → Appreciate
Correct answer
(A) Extol
Solution
Group-I shows words in decreasing order of intensity: Abuse (strongest negative emotion/action) Insult Ridicule (weakest negative emotion/action).
Similarly, Group-II should follow a decreasing order of intensity for positive emotions/actions. The sequence is . We need a word that is stronger in intensity than "Praise" and "Appreciate".
Similarly, Group-II should follow a decreasing order of intensity for positive emotions/actions. The sequence is . We need a word that is stronger in intensity than "Praise" and "Appreciate".
- (A) Extol: Praise enthusiastically. This is a stronger form of praise.
- (B) Prize: Value highly. While positive, it doesn't quite fit the "praise" intensity scale as well as extol.
- (C) Appropriate: Suitable or proper. This is a descriptive word, not related to intensity of praise.
- (D) Espouse: Adopt or support (a cause, belief, or way of life). This is unrelated to praise.
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