SSC CGL 2021 PYQ — Question 78

SSC CGL - 23 Aug 2021 - Shift 3 • Reasoning • Q78

Select the option related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word.

Coerce: Persuade:: Angry:?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Furious.

The logic used here is:

Coerce: Persuade

Coerce means to persuade (an unwilling person) to do something by using force or threats.

Persuade means to induce (someone) to do something through reasoning or argument.

Coerce and Persuade are different words for the same emotional state.

Similarly,

Angry:?

Angry means feeling or showing strong annoyance, displeasure, or hostility; full of anger.

Furious means extremely angry.

Hence, option 1 is the correct answer.