Choose the pair that best represents a similar relationship to the one expressed in the original pair of words. DOMINANCE : HEGEMONY

The correct answer is: C. independence : autonomy.

Dominance is a state of control or power over others, while hegemony is the dominance of one state or group over others. Independence is the state of being free from control by others, while autonomy is the state of being self-governing.

Romance is a feeling of deep affection

or love, while sympathy is a feeling of pity or compassion. Furtherance is the act of helping or promoting something, while melancholy is a feeling of sadness or gloom. Tolerance is the ability or willingness to accept people or things that are different from oneself, while philanthropy is the desire to help others. Recompense is a reward or payment for something done, while hilarity is excessive laughter.

Of the above options, only independence and autonomy are similar to dominance and hegemony in that they both refer to a state of being free from control by others.