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Select the word pair that best represents a similar relationship to the one expressed in the pair of words given below: Presence : Abundance

1. Nourish : Neglect
2. Infinite : Cosmic
3. Abstract : Concrete
4. Concise : Verbose

Correct answer: Infinite : Cosmic

Solution

Presence and abundance are related in meaning, with abundance implying a large presence or plenty. Among the options, 'Infinite' and 'Cosmic' are the closest related pair in meaning/context. The other pairs are opposites.

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