Ornate is to drab as inessential is to _____hypocriticaldiscreetcrucialmortifying

To solve the analogy "Ornate is to drab as inessential is to _____," we need to analyze the relationship between the first pair of words and apply the same relationship to find the answer in the second pair.

1. Analyze the First Pair:

   • "Ornate" refers to something that is elaborately adorned or decorated.
   • "Drab" means dull or lacking brightness; it is the opposite of ornate.

2. Identify the Relationship:

   • The relationship between "ornate" and "drab" is one of opposites: ornate is elaborate while drab is plain.

3. Apply the Same Relationship to the Second Pair:

   • "Inessential" means not absolutely necessary; something that is not essential.
   • We need to find a word that is the opposite of "inessential."

4. Examine the Options:

   • Hypocritical: Not related to essentiality.
   • Discreet: Not related to essentiality.
   • Crucial: Means very important or essential.
   • Mortifying: Not related to essentiality.

5. Find the Correct Answer:

   • The word that is the opposite of "inessential" is "crucial."

Final Answer

Inessential is to crucial.