If '-' denotes increasing order of intensity, then the meaning of the words [drizzle - rain - downpour] is analogous ...

Question

If '->' denotes increasing order of intensity, then the meaning of the words [drizzle -> rain -> downpour] is analogous to [_______ -> quarrel -> feud]. Which one of the given options is appropriate to fill the blank?

A. bicker  B. bog  C. dither  D. dodge

Accepted Answer

A. bicker The arrow '->' shows escalating intensity. 'Drizzle -> rain -> downpour' is a sequence of increasingly intense rain. We need a word that starts a similar escalating sequence leading to 'quarrel -> feud'. A mild disagreement -> a quarrel -> a full feud is the intended pattern.