Select the lettered pair of words which are related in the same way as the capitalized words are related to each other.
In this question, “TEPID: HOT”, the relationship between the words is one of degree. “Tepid” means slightly warm, while “hot” refers to a higher degree of warmth.
The pair related in the same way as “TEPID: HOT” is Option B: Pat: Slap. A pat is a light touch, while a slap is a hit with more force, which is similar to the relationship between tepid and hot.