Correct Answer:
B. Melancholy
This analogy tests your understanding of synonyms. An analogy establishes a relationship between two pairs of words. In the first pair, "Happy : Joyful," the words are synonyms, meaning they have very similar meanings. "Joyful" describes a state of being full of joy, which is a strong feeling of happiness. Therefore, to complete the analogy, we need to find a word that is a synonym for "Sad."
- A: Angry - While a negative emotion, it is not a synonym for sad.
- B: Melancholy - This word means a feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause. It is a direct synonym for sad, fitting the established relationship.
- C: Excited - This is an emotion of great enthusiasm and eagerness, which is the opposite of sad.
- D: Tired - This describes a need for rest, not a state of sadness.
Thus, "Melancholy" is the correct choice as it maintains the synonymic relationship established by "Happy : Joyful."