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Example Question #235 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Answer the question by selecting the word that best completes the comparison.
Extend is to abridge as stretch is to __________.
magnify
constrict
enhance
prolong
expend
constrict
"Extend" and "abridge" are both anytonyms, just as "stretch" and "consrict" have opposite meanings.
Example Question #236 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Answer the question by selecting the word that best completes the comparison.
Perplexed is to certain as troubled is to __________.
serene
loose
starving
homely
confused
serene
"Perplexed" and "certain" are both antonyms, just as "troubled" and "serene" have opposite meanings.
Example Question #237 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Answer the question by selecting the word that best completes the comparison.
Enliven is to dishearten as invigorate is to __________.
discourage
gladden
rejuvenate
rouse
cater
discourage
"Enliven" and "dishearten" are both antonyms, just as "invigorate" and "discourage" have opposite meanings.
Example Question #241 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Answer the question by selecting the word that best completes the analogy.
Luxurious is to destitute as opulent is to __________.
upscale
magnificent
plain
lavish
lush
plain
"Luxurious" and "destitute" are both antonyms, just as "opulent" and "plain" 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.
Embarrassed is to composed as flustered is to __________.
illness
secretive
obscure
comforted
aggression
comforted
"Embarrassed" and "composed" are antonyms, just as "flustered" and "comforted" 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.
Worthwhile is to unhelpful as beneficial is to __________.
useless
productive
priceless
justifiable
instructive
useless
"Worthwhile" and "unhelpful" are antonyms, just as "beneficial" and "useless" have opposite meanings.
Example Question #244 : 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 __________.
expected
death
infant
baptism
caustic
death
"Marriage" and "divorce" are antonyms, just as "birth" and "death" have opposite meanings.
Example Question #245 : 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 __________.
spicy
acidic
acrid
harsh
mild
mild
"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 __________.
lonely
cheerful
useless
bereft
miserable
cheerful
"Forlorn" and "elated" are antonyms, just as "despondent" and "cheerful" have opposite meanings.
Example Question #247 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Answer the question by selecting the word that best completes the analogy.
Painful is to soothing as excruciating is to __________.
extreme
chastening
pleasant
grueling
harrowing
pleasant
"Painful" and "soothing" are antonyms, just as "excruciating" and "pleasant" have opposite meanings.
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