Mourn : Rejoice
Explanation: Opposite in meaning
3. Association Relationship:
Ammeter : Current
Thermometer : Temperature
Explanation: Ammeter is related to current (measures it ) similar to a Thermometer measuring
temperature
4. Blood / Family Relationship:
Brother : Sister
Father : Mother
Uncle : Aunt
Nephew : Niece
Explanation: Here, we have a corresponding relation at the same level
5. Cause and Effect Relationship or Event Aftermath Relationship:
Taunt : Unpleasantness
Dirt : Disease
Explanation: The second word is a reaction that occurs due to the first
6. Characteristic Relationship
Intelligentsia : Elitist
Rabble : Plebeian
Explanation: Intelligentsia is characterized as elitist, while rabble is characterized as plebeian
7. Comparative Relationship
Graphite : Black
Emerald : Green
Explanation: Examples used while making comparisons of colors and properties
8. Classification Relationship
Clam: Mollusc
Crocodile : Reptile
Man : Mammal
Hammer : Tool
Car : Vehicle
Water : Liquid
Explanation: Biological / Botanical / Physical / Chemical Classification
9. Degree of Difference:
Tepid : Hot
Admiration : Obsession
Hot : Sizzling
Have same meaning but Relationship difference is of shade degree or intensity only.
10. Finished Product - Raw Material Relationship
Rubber : Latex
Oil : Seed
Linen : Flax
Fabric : Yarn
Explanation: First part is the raw material for the second one
11. Functional Relationship
General : Command
Axe : Wood
Explanation: First word describes the function of the other.
12. Habit Relationship
Tiger : Carnivorous
Buffalo : Herbivorous
Explanation: Food habit relationship
13. Location Relationship
Lotus Temple : Delhi
Jaipur : Rajasthan
Explanation: First part is located in the other.
14. Numerical Relationship
3 : 27
5 : 125
Explanation: 27 is cube of 3, similarly 125 is the cube of 5. There can also be other functions such
as multiplication, division, subtraction, addition, etc.
15. Purpose Relationship
Pencil : Write
Eraser : Rub
Explanation: The second term is the work of the first term
16. Qualitative Relationship:
Huge : Small
Translucent : Opaque
Kilometre : Metre
Litre : Centilitre
Explanation: Can be classified under other categories as well as properties
17. Sex Relationship
Boy : Girl
Nephew : Niece
Gentleman : Lady
Explanation: Corresponding relations
18. Specialist - Subject Area
Cardiologist : Heart
Ophthalmologist: Eye
Chef : Food
Explanation: The area of specialization
Barber : Scissors
Explanation: Worker and the tool he specializes in using
Examples of Important Relationships
7. Hen - Chicken
8. Horse/Stallion/Mare - Pony, filly, colt, foal
9. Frog - Tadpole
10. Goat - Lamb, kid
11. Insect - Larvae
12. Man - Child, baby
13. Pig - Farrow, piglets
14. Sheep - Lamb
15. Housefly - Grub, maggot
16. Dog - Puppy
Animals and their sounds / cries
1. Asses - Bray
2. Bears - Growl
3. Bees - Hum
4. Birds - Chirp
5. Camels - Grunt
6. Cats - Mew
7. Cattle - Low
8. Cocks - Crow
9. Crows - Caw
10. Dogs - Bark
11. Doves - Coo
12. Ducks - Quack
13. Elephants - Trumpet
14. Flies - Buzz
15. Frogs - Croak
16. Geese - Cackle
17. Hawks - Scream
18. Hyenas - Laugh
19. Horse - Neigh
20. Jackals - Howl
21. Lambs - Bleat
22. Lions - Roar
23. Mice - Squeak
24. Wolves - Yell
25. Monkey - Chatter
26. Nightingales - Sing
27. Owls - Hoot
28. Oxen - Low
29. Parrots - Talk
30. Pigeons - Coo
3. Beautician - Parlour
4. Clerk - Office
5. Doctor - Hospital/Clinic
6. Farmer - Field/Farm
7. Engineer - Site
8. Gambler - Casino/Joint
9. Grocer - Shop
10. Lawyer/Judge - Court
11. Mechanic - Garage/Factory
12. Painter - Gallery
13. Servant - House
14. Sailor - Ship
15. Scientist - Laboratory
16. Worker - Factory.
G. Word and Intensity/Degree
1. Anger - Rage
2. Crime - Sin
3. Error - Blunder
4. Famous - Renowned
5. Moist - Drench, Wet
6. Hot - Warm/Sizzle/Tepid
7. Kirdle - Burn, Smoulder
8. Sink - Drown
9. Unhappy - Sad, Doleful
10. Refuse - Deny
11. Quarrel - War, Fight, Altercation
12. Cold - Cool, Freezing
13. Adore Love
H. Male and Female
1. Boy - Girl
2. Father - Mother
3. Brother - Sister
4. Uncle - Aunt
5. Nephew - Niece
6. Son - Daughter
7. Dog - Bitch
8. Horse - Mare
9. Lion - Lioness
10. Tiger - Tigress
11. Duke - Duchess
12. Prince - Princess
13. King - Queen
Dog - Kennel
Seismograph - Earthquake
12.
Thermometer - Temperature