HSPT Verbal : Analogies

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for HSPT Verbal

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Example Questions

Example Question #381 : Hspt Verbal Skills

Answer the question by selecting the word that best completes the comparison.

Perplexed is to certain as troubled is to __________.

Possible Answers:

homely

starving

confused

serene

loose

Correct answer:

serene

Explanation:

"Perplexed" and "certain" are both antonyms, just as "troubled" and "serene" have opposite meanings.

Example Question #382 : Hspt Verbal Skills

Answer the question by selecting the word that best completes the comparison.

Enliven is to dishearten as invigorate is to __________.

Possible Answers:

rouse

cater

discourage

rejuvenate

gladden

Correct answer:

discourage

Explanation:

"Enliven" and "dishearten" are both antonyms, just as "invigorate" and "discourage" have opposite meanings.

Example Question #383 : Hspt Verbal Skills

Answer the question by selecting the word that best completes the analogy.

Luxurious is to destitute as opulent is to __________.

Possible Answers:

upscale

plain

magnificent

lavish

lush

Correct answer:

plain

Explanation:

"Luxurious" and "destitute" are both antonyms, just as "opulent" and "plain" have opposite meanings. 

Example Question #384 : Hspt Verbal Skills

Answer the question by selecting the word that best completes the analogy.

Embarrassed is to composed as flustered is to __________.

Possible Answers:

secretive

aggression

obscure

comforted

illness

Correct answer:

comforted

Explanation:

"Embarrassed" and "composed" are antonyms, just as "flustered" and "comforted" have opposite meanings. 

Example Question #251 : Analogies

Answer the question by selecting the word that best completes the analogy.

Worthwhile is to unhelpful as beneficial is to __________.

Possible Answers:

useless

priceless

productive

justifiable

instructive

Correct answer:

useless

Explanation:

"Worthwhile" and "unhelpful" are antonyms, just as "beneficial" and "useless" have opposite meanings. 

Example Question #242 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship

Answer the question by selecting the word that best completes the analogy.

Marriage is to divorce as birth is to __________.

Possible Answers:

baptism

death

expected

caustic

infant

Correct answer:

death

Explanation:

"Marriage" and "divorce" are antonyms, just as "birth" and "death" have opposite meanings. 

Example Question #243 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship

Answer the question by selecting the word that best completes the analogy.

Bitter is to sweet as pungent is to __________.

Possible Answers:

spicy

acidic

acrid

harsh

mild

Correct answer:

mild

Explanation:

"Bitter" and "sweet" are antonyms, just as "pungent" and "mild" have opposite meanings. 

Example Question #246 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship

Answer the question by selecting the word that best completes the analogy.

Forlorn is to elated as despondent is to __________.

Possible Answers:

miserable

useless

lonely

bereft

cheerful

Correct answer:

cheerful

Explanation:

"Forlorn" and "elated" are antonyms, just as "despondent" and "cheerful" have opposite meanings. 

Example Question #385 : Hspt Verbal Skills

Answer the question by selecting the word that best completes the analogy.

Painful is to soothing as excruciating is to __________.

Possible Answers:

harrowing

chastening

pleasant

extreme

grueling

Correct answer:

pleasant

Explanation:

"Painful" and "soothing" are antonyms, just as "excruciating" and "pleasant" have opposite meanings. 

Example Question #251 : Analogies

Answer the question by selecting the word that best completes the analogy.

Hefty is to lightweight as robust is to __________.

Possible Answers:

fragile

worthy

fearful

valiant

strong

Correct answer:

fragile

Explanation:

"Hefty" and "lightweight" are antonyms, just as "robust" and "fragile" have opposite meanings. 

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