Characteristic is a synonym of Quality. Ability is a type of Quality. Ability is the opposite of Blind. 
Blow is related to Reverse. Reverse is related to Dog. Person does not want (to) Dog. Person wants (to) Patience. 
Characteristic <--Synonym--> Quality <--IsA-- Ability <--Antonym--> Blind 
Blow <--RelatedTo--> Reverse <--RelatedTo--> Dog <--NotDesires-- Person --Desires--> Patience 