Question

Charity : P :: Retaliation : Q

Choose the appropriate pair of words P and Q that fit the analogy.

• A. P = Parsimonious; Q = Vengeful
• B. P = Altruistic; Q = Amicable
• C. P = Resentful; Q = Spiteful
• D. P = Magnanimous; Q = Vindictive

Hint:

Find the adjective that describes a person who habitually performs the act named in each half of the analogy, then check that both halves are consistent.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Fix the emotional tone, positive or negative, required in each blank, and use that tone to instantly discard options before checking exact meaning.

Charity is an unambiguously positive, generous act, so P must be an adjective with a positive connotation. Retaliation is an unambiguously negative, vengeful act, so Q must be an adjective with a negative connotation.

Only option (D) survives both the positive-tone filter for P and the negative-tone filter for Q, giving P = Magnanimous and Q = Vindictive.

Final answer: option (D).