Question
Which pair of words is the most similar to the relationship in the box?
flippant : disrespectful
A.
pertinent : insignificant
B.
diligent : earnest
C.
foremost : last
D.
reluctant : sure
flippant : disrespectful
A.
pertinent : insignificant
B.
diligent : earnest
C.
foremost : last
D.
reluctant : sure
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The relationship between "flippant" and "disrespectful" is that "flippant" is a type of behavior that is characterized by being disrespectful or lacking seriousness.
Let's analyze the options based on similar relationships:
A. pertinent : insignificant - "Pertinent" means relevant or applicable, while "insignificant" means not important. These words do not share a similar relationship as "flippant" and "disrespectful."
B. diligent : earnest - "Diligent" refers to being hard-working, and "earnest" means serious or sincere. While both words convey positive qualities, they do not represent a similar relationship to "flippant" and "disrespectful."
C. foremost : last - "Foremost" means most prominent or important, while "last" is the opposite, indicating something that is least in importance or position. This is a contrasting relationship but does not align well with the original relationship.
D. reluctant : sure - "Reluctant" means hesitant or unwilling, while "sure" indicates certainty or confidence. This also depicts contrasting states but could fit a relationship of opposites.
Among these options, **C (foremost : last)** represents a clear contrast in terms of priority or importance, akin to how "flippant" stands in contradiction to "respectful."
However, considering the nature of the adjectives where one can be viewed negatively (flippant) in relation to the other (disrespectful), **D (reluctant : sure)** may parallel the hesitance of "reluctance" to the confidence of being "sure", but does not reflect a disparity in overall judgement.
Based on contrasting definitions while also relating to qualities in demeanor:
The most fitting answer seems to be **C** - as they reflect juxtaposition similarly.
Let's analyze the options based on similar relationships:
A. pertinent : insignificant - "Pertinent" means relevant or applicable, while "insignificant" means not important. These words do not share a similar relationship as "flippant" and "disrespectful."
B. diligent : earnest - "Diligent" refers to being hard-working, and "earnest" means serious or sincere. While both words convey positive qualities, they do not represent a similar relationship to "flippant" and "disrespectful."
C. foremost : last - "Foremost" means most prominent or important, while "last" is the opposite, indicating something that is least in importance or position. This is a contrasting relationship but does not align well with the original relationship.
D. reluctant : sure - "Reluctant" means hesitant or unwilling, while "sure" indicates certainty or confidence. This also depicts contrasting states but could fit a relationship of opposites.
Among these options, **C (foremost : last)** represents a clear contrast in terms of priority or importance, akin to how "flippant" stands in contradiction to "respectful."
However, considering the nature of the adjectives where one can be viewed negatively (flippant) in relation to the other (disrespectful), **D (reluctant : sure)** may parallel the hesitance of "reluctance" to the confidence of being "sure", but does not reflect a disparity in overall judgement.
Based on contrasting definitions while also relating to qualities in demeanor:
The most fitting answer seems to be **C** - as they reflect juxtaposition similarly.