The correct answer is: A. accountant : meticulous
A spy is someone who gathers information about an enemy or competitor in a secret or unofficial way. Clandestine means done or happening in secret or in a way that is kept secret.
An accountant is someone who keeps financial records and prepares financial statements. Meticulous means very careful and accurate.
Both spies and accountants are required to be very careful and accurate in their work. They both need to be able to keep secrets and work in a confidential manner.
The other options do
not represent a similar relationship to the one expressed in the original pair of words.B. A furrier is someone who makes or sells furs. Rambunctious means noisy and disorderly. There is no clear relationship between these two words.
C. A lawyer is someone who gives legal advice or represents someone in court. Ironic means having a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning. There is no clear relationship between these two words.
D. A shepherd is someone who takes care of sheep. Garrulous means talking too much. There is no clear relationship between these two words.
E. An astronaut is someone who travels in space. Opulent means very rich or luxurious. There is no clear relationship between these two words.