Supplicate : beseech ::
A)inculcate : instill
B)portend : reminisce
C)rankle : attend
D)preen : ruffle

Question

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In the first half of the analogy, the words supplicate and beseech are synonyms; both mean to beg or implore. So, look for the answer pair that contains synonyms. In choice (B), to portend means to foretell, not to reminisce or recollect, so eliminate that choice. In choice (C), to rankle means to annoy or irritate, not to attend. These words are unrelated, so eliminate that choice. In choice (D), to preen means to make oneself tidy, not to ruffle, so eliminate that choice. Choice (A) contains the synonyms. To inculcate means to instill or indoctrinate, so that is the correct choice.

Supplicate : Beseech