In each of the following questions, a specific relationship is given between two words. Identify the word that shares a similar semantic relationship with the given pair. Choose the most appropriate option from the four choices given below.
Virus : Infection :: Lie : ?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is deception.
There is a cause-and-effect relationship between the two words:
Virus : Infection → Infection is spread or caused by a virus.
Lie : ? → Similarly, deception is caused by telling a lie.