Previous Year Questions

Let's break down the relationship between the words:

1) Acrimony : Humanity

o Acrimony means bitterness or harshness, while humanity refers to kindness or compassion. The relationship here can be seen as opposites or contrasting concepts: acrimony is a negative trait, while humanity is a positive trait.

2) Wield : ?

o Wield means to handle or use (a tool or weapon), which is an active and often powerful action.

Now, we're looking for a word that relates to wield in a similar way that humanity relates to acrimony. In other words, we need a word that contrasts with wield (as humanity contrasts with acrimony).

Let's evaluate the options:

· Exert: To apply force or effort. This is similar to wield, not an opposite.

· Forgo: To refrain from or give up. This is a contrast to wield, which involves actively using or handling something.

· Use: This is very similar in meaning to wield, not an opposite.

· Apply: To put into action or use, again similar to wield, not an opposite.

The most appropriate opposite to wield is forgo, as it suggests refraining from action, which contrasts with the active usage implied by wield.

Therefore, the correct answer is b) Forgo.