The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Autumn : Wither

The correct answer is: A. Season : Change

Autumn is a season, and wither is a verb that means to lose vitality or freshness. Similarly, a season is a

period of time during the year, and change is a verb that means to make or become different.

The other options are incorrect because they do not have the same relationship as the original pair of words.

• Spring is a season, and flower is a noun that refers to a plant that has colorful petals.
• Winter is a season, and retreat is a verb that means to withdraw or move back.
• Fall is a noun that refers to the act of falling, or the season between summer and winter. Digress is a verb that means to depart from the main subject of a discussion.