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: Fury : Ire

[amp_mcq option1=”Amusement : Happiness” option2=”Joke : Laugh” option3=”Convulsion : Spasm” option4=”Cry : Whisper” correct=”option1″]

The correct answer is A. Amusement : Happiness.

Fury and ire are both synonyms for anger. Amusement and happiness are both synonyms for joy. A joke and a laugh are both things that can cause amusement. A convulsion and a spasm are both involuntary movements of the body. A cry and a whisper are both ways of making a sound.

In the original pair of words, fury is a more intense emotion than ire. Similarly, amusement is a more intense emotion than happiness. In the other options, the second word is not more intense than the first word.