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GATE CS 2024 Set 2 Q1 — General Aptitude

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​​​​​If ' →\rightarrow ' denotes increasing order of intensity, then the meaning of the words [walk →\rightarrow jog →\rightarrow sprint] is analogous to [bothered →\rightarrow ________→\rightarrow daunted].


Which one of the given options is appropriate to fill the blank?

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Answer: C

The given relationship represents an increasing order of intensity:

walk→jog→sprint\text{walk} \rightarrow \text{jog} \rightarrow \text{sprint}

  • Walk: Moving at a regular, slow pace.
  • Jog: Moving at a faster, moderate pace.
  • Sprint: Running at full speed (highest intensity).

Applying the same logic to the second sequence:

bothered→?→daunted\text{bothered} \rightarrow \text{?} \rightarrow \text{daunted}

  • Bothered: Mildly worried, concerned, or annoyed (low intensity).
  • Fazed: Disturbed, disconcerted, or temporarily discomposed (moderate intensity).
  • Daunted: Intimidated, discouraged, or overwhelmed by fear/difficulty (high intensity).

Let's examine the options for the blank:

  • fazed: To be disturbed or disconcerted. This perfectly fits the middle intensity between being mildly "bothered" and deeply "daunted".
  • phased: Carried out in gradual stages (unrelated).
  • phrased: Expressed in a particular way using words (unrelated).
  • fused: Joined or blended together (unrelated).

Thus, fazed is the correct word to complete the analogy.

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