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obstreperous : fractious ::

specious : inaccurate
urbane : unrefined
stygian : illuminated
austere : opulent

Explanation

Answer: Choice (A) is correct.

In the first half of the analogy, obstreperous and fractious both mean hostile and bad-tempered. Therefore, look for the answer choice that contains synonyms. In choice (B), something that is urbane is elegant, not unrefined. In choice (C), stygian refers to something that is dark and gloomy, not illuminated. In choice (D), something that is austere is stark and somber, not opulent and luxurious. Choice (A) contains synonyms. Specious means erroneous or inaccurate.

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