Kaplan Nursing Entrance Practice Exam

Which pair best reflects a relationship similar to Impeccable:Flaw?

1. Sensible:Logic

2. Adept:Skill

3. Absurd:Sense

4. Ambiguous:Clarity

The correct answer is: Absurd:Sense

The relationship between "Impeccable" and "Flaw" illustrates a concept where one term represents a state of perfection and the other signifies the absence of that quality. "Impeccable" means flawless or perfect, while a "Flaw" is a defect or imperfection. In this context, the correct pair mirrors this relationship by contrasting two opposing ideas. The choice "Absurd:Sense" fits this pattern well. "Absurd" refers to something that is unreasonable or nonsensical, indicating a lack of rationality, whereas "Sense" implies logic or understanding. This pairing effectively demonstrates a similar relationship where one term negates the other, just as "Impeccable" negates "Flaw." The other options do not present this same type of opposing relationship. For instance, "Sensible:Logic" denotes terms that are closely related and can be viewed as complementary rather than contrasting. “Adept:Skill,” while related, also suggests a correlation of attributes rather than opposing concepts. Similarly, "Ambiguous:Clarity" would be a contender but does not create as strong a contrast as "Absurd:Sense." In summary, "Absurd:Sense" best encapsulates the dynamic of oppos