Sane : Balanced :: Ameliorate : ?
Answers
Question mark will be replaced by "improve".
The words given in question are synonyms. Synonyms refers to words with similar meaning.
Sane refers to mentally fit and balanced, hence balanced is the synonym for sane.
Ameliorate refers to enhancement or improvement of situation from bad to better. Hence, improve will be synonym for ameliorate.
Other synonyms for the word ameliorate are - make better, enhance.
FIND THE QUESTION MARK
Given :-
Sane:Balanced :: Ameliorate: ?
Solution :-
In order to find the missing word, we need to understand the logic behind it.
Let us understand the meaning of the words to find the missing word.
Meanings are as follows :-
- Sane - A stable state. Something sensible. Also referred to a stable mind of a person.
- Balanced - Something in correct proportions. In good balance.
Both the words sounds like synonyms to each other. Something in a good proportion will have a stable state. So, in order to find the missing word, we need to find a word which matches with ameliorate.
- Ameliorate - Improve a condition to a better one. Generally used when a bad condition gets enhanced.
So, the matching word can be improve, make better etc.
Since, no options are given to get a particular missing word, we can have assumptions and use the word which fits the best.
=> The question mark can be replaced with "improve" or "make better."