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AFFECTION: EMBRACE ::

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(GESTURE AND MEANING) (A reference to the second words in the choices shows that embrace is used as a noun here.) an embrace is a sign of affection; obeisance (meaning bowing in reverence) is a sign of respect.(D)

FRIEZE : ORNAMENT ::

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(THING AND PURPOSE) (A reference to the second words in the answer choices that used as a verb in this question.) a frieze (meaning a horizontal band of decoration along the walls of a room) is used to ornament a building; a pillar is used to support a building. (A)

REPUGNANT : REPEL::

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(SYNONYM VARIANT) We are repelled (meaning disgusted) by a repugnant (meaning extremely undesirable) action; we are convinced by a cogent (meaning logical) argument. (B){The related synonym relationship is repugnant : repelling :: cogent : convincing}

OBSCURE : RECOGNIZE ::

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(ANTONYM VARIANT) An obscure (meaning indistinct) item is difficult to recognize; a garbled (meaning confused or mixed up) statement is difficult to comprehend (meaning understand). (B) {The related antonym relationship is obscure: recognizable :: garbled : comprehensible}

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