Understanding the Analogy: Ignore : Notice

The question asks us to find the relationship between the first pair of words, "Ignore" and "Notice", and then apply that same relationship to the third word, "Extinguish", to find the fourth word from the given options.

Let's look at the meaning of the first two words:

• Ignore: To refuse to take notice of or acknowledge; disregard intentionally.
• Notice: To observe or pay attention to.

The words "Ignore" and "Notice" have opposite meanings. They are antonyms.

Applying the Relationship to Extinguish

Now we need to find the word that is the antonym of "Extinguish" from the given options. Let's understand the meaning of "Extinguish":

• Extinguish: To cause a fire or light to cease to burn; to put out (a fire).

We are looking for a word that means the opposite of putting out a fire.

Analyzing the Options

Let's examine the provided options:

1. Douse: To pour liquid over; to drench. Often used in the context of putting out a fire by pouring water on it. This is similar in meaning to extinguish.
2. Put out: A phrasal verb that means to extinguish a fire or light. This is a synonym for extinguish.
3. Quench: Can mean to satisfy thirst or to extinguish a fire. In the context of fire, it is similar in meaning to extinguish.
4. Kindle: To light or set on fire. This action is the opposite of putting out a fire.

Comparing the meanings, "Kindle" means to start a fire, which is the direct opposite of "Extinguish", which means to stop a fire from burning. Therefore, "Kindle" is the antonym of "Extinguish".

Conclusion

The relationship between "Ignore" and "Notice" is that they are antonyms. Applying this same relationship to "Extinguish", we look for its antonym among the options. The antonym of "Extinguish" is "Kindle".

Thus, the analogy is Ignore : Notice :: Extinguish : Kindle.