Understanding the Analogy: Word Meaning Relationship

This question is an analogy based on word meanings. We need to find the relationship between the first pair of words (Permit : ?) and apply the same relationship to the second pair (Enforce : Relax).

Analyzing the Second Pair: Enforce vs. Relax

Let's look at the relationship between "Enforce" and "Relax".

• Enforce means to compel observance of or compliance with (a law, rule, or obligation).
• Relax means to make less strict or intense.

The words "Enforce" and "Relax" are antonyms, meaning they have opposite meanings. For instance, enforcing a rule is the opposite of relaxing it.

Finding the Antonym for Permit

Now, we need to find a word that has the opposite meaning of "Permit" to fill in the blank. "Permit" means to give authorization or consent to do something.

Evaluating the Options

Let's examine the given options:

• Allow: This word means to permit or agree to something. It is a synonym, not an antonym, of "Permit".
• Forbid: This word means to refuse to allow something or to prohibit it. This is an antonym of "Permit".
• License: This word grants permission, often officially. It is related to "Permit" but is not its direct opposite.
• Reinforce: This word means to strengthen or support. It doesn't have a direct antonymous relationship with "Permit".

Conclusion

Since the relationship in the second pair (Enforce : Relax) is one of antonyms, the relationship in the first pair must also be antonyms. The word that is the antonym of "Permit" among the options is "Forbid".

Therefore, the completed analogy is: Permit : Forbid :: Enforce : Relax.