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GRE Verbal Reasoning
QUESTION #8040
Question 1
PROHIBITIVE : PURCHASE :: (Find the pair that best matches the relationship between the given words)
Correct Answer Explanation
Something PROHIBITIVE (excessively costly or restrictive) prevents a PURCHASE from happening. Something imperative (absolutely necessary/commanding) compels one to comply. Both pairs = [adjective describing a force] : [action it drives or prevents]. Note: the pattern here is [adjective] causes/prevents [action]. 'Preventive:heal' works partially but 'preventive' is more general. 'Imperative:comply' most closely mirrors the cause-effect relationship.
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