SSAT Secondary School Admission Test

Answer: Choice (D) is correct.

In the first half of the analogy, secular refers to worldly or material things, not sacred or spiritual things. So, look for the answer choice that contains antonyms. In choice (A), genial and amiable are synonyms that describe a cheerful, friendly person. In choice (B), someone who is impetuous is spontaneous and impulsive, so eliminate that choice. In choice (C), something that is menial is boring and tedious - usually referring to unskilled labor. The only choice that contains antonyms is choice (D). Something that is paltry is trivial or worthless - far from significant.