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: Lugubrious : Sorrowful

[amp_mcq option1=”Lustrous : Luscious” option2=”Frenzied : Excited” option3=”Credible : Incredible” option4=”Euphoric : Sad” correct=”option2″]

The correct answer is: B. Frenzied : Excited

Lugubrious means “sad and gloomy,” while sorrowful means “full of sadness.” Frenzied means “wildly excited,” while excited means “feeling or showing great enthusiasm or eagerness.” Both pairs of words have a similar meaning, but the second word in each pair is a more intense version of the first word.

A. Lustrous means “having a rich, shining luster,” while luscious means “delicious and full of flavor.” These words do not have a similar meaning.

C. Credible means “able to be believed,” while incredible means “too good or bad to be believed.” These words have opposite meanings.

D. Euphoric means “feeling or showing extreme happiness or well-being,” while sad means “feeling or showing sorrow or regret.” These words have opposite meanings.