The correct answer is: A. Annoy : Destroy
A cliche is a common or overused expression, especially one that has lost its original meaning or force. A maxim is a short, pithy statement expressing a general truth or principle.
Annoy means to irritate or bother someone. Destroy means to ruin or put an end to something.
In the same way, a cliche is an expression that has been used so often that it has lost its original meaning or force. A maxim is a statement that expresses a general truth or principle.
B. Maxim : Terse is incorrect because a maxim is not necessarily terse. A maxim can be long or short.
C. Serious : Play is incorrect because serious and play are not opposites. Serious means to be concerned with important matters. Play means to engage in an activity for enjoyment.
D. Bitter : Pill is incorrect because bitter and pill are not related in the same way that cliche and commonplace are related. A bitter pill is a difficult thing to accept.