Determining Meaning from Type of Relationship - SSAT Middle Level Verbal
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Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Exponent is to advocate as jaded is to ___________.
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Exponent is to advocate as jaded is to ___________.
"Exponent" can mean a supporter of something, as can the word "advocate." So, the two words are synonyms, and to solve this analogy, you need to find the best available synonym of "jaded." "Jaded" means tired or fatigued, so "fatigued" is the correct answer. For clarification, "eternal" means lasting forever, "momentary" means brief or lasting only a moment, "auspicious" means promising or lucky, and "inauspicious" means discouraging.
"Exponent" can mean a supporter of something, as can the word "advocate." So, the two words are synonyms, and to solve this analogy, you need to find the best available synonym of "jaded." "Jaded" means tired or fatigued, so "fatigued" is the correct answer. For clarification, "eternal" means lasting forever, "momentary" means brief or lasting only a moment, "auspicious" means promising or lucky, and "inauspicious" means discouraging.
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Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Lifelike is to realistic as phony is to __________.
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Lifelike is to realistic as phony is to __________.
"Lifelike" is a synonym of "realistic"; both words describe something that looks real. To solve this analogy, you have to determine the best synonym of "phony." Something that is "phony" is fake, so "fake" is the correct answer. For clarification, "genuine" means real or authentic, "obsolete" means outdated, and "bewildering" and "confusing" are synonyms that each mean perlexing.
"Lifelike" is a synonym of "realistic"; both words describe something that looks real. To solve this analogy, you have to determine the best synonym of "phony." Something that is "phony" is fake, so "fake" is the correct answer. For clarification, "genuine" means real or authentic, "obsolete" means outdated, and "bewildering" and "confusing" are synonyms that each mean perlexing.
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Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Bright is to lustrous as dim is to ___________.
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Bright is to lustrous as dim is to ___________.
"Lustrous" is an adjective used to describe something that is shining brightly. So, "bright" and "lustrous" are synonyms, and to solve this analogy, you have to determine which of the answer choices is a synonym of "dim." The correct answer is “murky," an adjective that means dreary and poorly lit.
"Lustrous" is an adjective used to describe something that is shining brightly. So, "bright" and "lustrous" are synonyms, and to solve this analogy, you have to determine which of the answer choices is a synonym of "dim." The correct answer is “murky," an adjective that means dreary and poorly lit.
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Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Snicker is to laugh as chortle is to __________.
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Snicker is to laugh as chortle is to __________.
The word "snicker" is a synonym of "laugh." Likewise, "chortle" also means to laugh. Both words have the same meaning. Therefore, "laugh" is the best choice. "Cough," "sneer," and "scowl" are all other facial expressions or things that can be done with one's face but are either antonyms or unrelated in meaning to "chortle". The choice "happy" is unrelated because it is not an action, even though it is likely that a person who is chortling is happy.
The word "snicker" is a synonym of "laugh." Likewise, "chortle" also means to laugh. Both words have the same meaning. Therefore, "laugh" is the best choice. "Cough," "sneer," and "scowl" are all other facial expressions or things that can be done with one's face but are either antonyms or unrelated in meaning to "chortle". The choice "happy" is unrelated because it is not an action, even though it is likely that a person who is chortling is happy.
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Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Timid is to shy as __________.
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Timid is to shy as __________.
"Timid" is a synonym of "shy," as the word "timid" means shy. The best choice is "jot is to write," as "jot" means to write down quickly. None of the other choices share this relationship. "Enrage is to fight" represents a cause and effect relationship, as if you enrage someone, you might start a fight with them. A "lawnmower" is a tool that is used by a "landscaper," you use a "pitcher" to "pour" a drink, and a butterfly is a type of insect.
"Timid" is a synonym of "shy," as the word "timid" means shy. The best choice is "jot is to write," as "jot" means to write down quickly. None of the other choices share this relationship. "Enrage is to fight" represents a cause and effect relationship, as if you enrage someone, you might start a fight with them. A "lawnmower" is a tool that is used by a "landscaper," you use a "pitcher" to "pour" a drink, and a butterfly is a type of insect.
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Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Ecstatic is to joyful as sorrowful is to __________.
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Ecstatic is to joyful as sorrowful is to __________.
"Ecstatic" and "joyful" are synonyms, therefore you need to find a synonym of "sorrowful." "Melancholy," which means feeling sad and serious, fits the bill. "Elated" and "rapturous" both mean very happy, and "enthralled" and "charmed" both mean fascinated.
"Ecstatic" and "joyful" are synonyms, therefore you need to find a synonym of "sorrowful." "Melancholy," which means feeling sad and serious, fits the bill. "Elated" and "rapturous" both mean very happy, and "enthralled" and "charmed" both mean fascinated.
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Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Mediocre is to middling as magnificent is to __________.
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Mediocre is to middling as magnificent is to __________.
Something that is “mediocre” is in the middle, although it usually has a connotation of being average when higher quality was expected. To solve this analogy, you have to find the word that is most similar in meaning to “magnificent,” which means incredible, beautiful, and great. "Great" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "magnificent," so "great" is the correct answer. As for the other answer choices, a “novice” is a beginner and an “expert” is someone who is very good at what they do due to having practiced it for a long time.
Something that is “mediocre” is in the middle, although it usually has a connotation of being average when higher quality was expected. To solve this analogy, you have to find the word that is most similar in meaning to “magnificent,” which means incredible, beautiful, and great. "Great" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "magnificent," so "great" is the correct answer. As for the other answer choices, a “novice” is a beginner and an “expert” is someone who is very good at what they do due to having practiced it for a long time.
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Complete this analogy.
Launder is to wash as affix is to __________.
Complete this analogy.
Launder is to wash as affix is to __________.
“Launder” is a synonym of “wash,” so to solve this analogy, you have to determine the best possible synonym of “affix.” To “affix” something means to attach it or to stick it on to something else. So, "attach" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "affix": “surmise” means figure out something from smaller details; “deride” means mock; “laud” means praise; and “immaculate” means clean and perfect or spotlessly clean.
“Launder” is a synonym of “wash,” so to solve this analogy, you have to determine the best possible synonym of “affix.” To “affix” something means to attach it or to stick it on to something else. So, "attach" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "affix": “surmise” means figure out something from smaller details; “deride” means mock; “laud” means praise; and “immaculate” means clean and perfect or spotlessly clean.
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Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Insistence is to assertion as ridicule is to __________.
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Insistence is to assertion as ridicule is to __________.
“Insistence” is the act of insisting or trying to get your own way,and it is the same as an “assertion,” which is the act of asserting or trying to get your own way. So, "insistence" and "assertion" are synonyms, and to solve the analogy, you need to pick out the best synonym of " ridicule." The answer choice that is closest in meaning to “ridicule” is “derision.” Both words mean mocking or the act of mocking someone. To help, "winsome"means good-looking or attractive.
“Insistence” is the act of insisting or trying to get your own way,and it is the same as an “assertion,” which is the act of asserting or trying to get your own way. So, "insistence" and "assertion" are synonyms, and to solve the analogy, you need to pick out the best synonym of " ridicule." The answer choice that is closest in meaning to “ridicule” is “derision.” Both words mean mocking or the act of mocking someone. To help, "winsome"means good-looking or attractive.
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Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Personalized is to customized as processed is to ___________.
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Personalized is to customized as processed is to ___________.
If something is “personalized” it is unique or made to fit a particular person. This can also be called “customized.” Another word meaning “processed” is “refined.” If you “refine” or "process" something, you make it simpler and better. To further help you, "syncopated” means having rhythm; “dilate” is to enlarge; if you are “driven” you are determined.
If something is “personalized” it is unique or made to fit a particular person. This can also be called “customized.” Another word meaning “processed” is “refined.” If you “refine” or "process" something, you make it simpler and better. To further help you, "syncopated” means having rhythm; “dilate” is to enlarge; if you are “driven” you are determined.
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Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Undulating is to wavy as fatigued is to ___________.
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Undulating is to wavy as fatigued is to ___________.
If something is “undulating,” it is wavy. If someone is “fatigued,” they are tired. To clarify, “starved” means very hungry.
If something is “undulating,” it is wavy. If someone is “fatigued,” they are tired. To clarify, “starved” means very hungry.
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Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Stoic is to unemotional as sanguine is to __________.
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Stoic is to unemotional as sanguine is to __________.
If you are “stoic,” you are a person who accepts what happens without complaining or showing emotion. It is similar in meaning to “unemotional.” “Sanguine” means confident and hopeful, which is similar in meaning to "optimistic." “Pessimistic” is the opposite of “optimistic.”
If you are “stoic,” you are a person who accepts what happens without complaining or showing emotion. It is similar in meaning to “unemotional.” “Sanguine” means confident and hopeful, which is similar in meaning to "optimistic." “Pessimistic” is the opposite of “optimistic.”
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Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Grieve is to mourn as sensation is to ___________.
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Grieve is to mourn as sensation is to ___________.
“Grieve” and “mourn” are synonyms, since they both mean to express sadness. Similarly, “sensation” and "feeling" are synonyms. To clarify the other terms, a “griddle” is a flat cooking surface; “fabulous” means very good or amazing; “numb” means unfeeling; “reticent” means reserved or untalkative.
“Grieve” and “mourn” are synonyms, since they both mean to express sadness. Similarly, “sensation” and "feeling" are synonyms. To clarify the other terms, a “griddle” is a flat cooking surface; “fabulous” means very good or amazing; “numb” means unfeeling; “reticent” means reserved or untalkative.
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Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Raft is to float as storm is to __________.
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Raft is to float as storm is to __________.
A “raft,” a simple vessel used to cross water can also be called a “float.” Of the words the only one which means the same as “storm” is “tempest.” “Welfare” is somebody’s condition with respect to being happy and healthy.
A “raft,” a simple vessel used to cross water can also be called a “float.” Of the words the only one which means the same as “storm” is “tempest.” “Welfare” is somebody’s condition with respect to being happy and healthy.
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Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Conglomerate is to accumulate as monologue is to __________.
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Conglomerate is to accumulate as monologue is to __________.
“Conglomerate” means to gather into a mass or coherent whole,which is very similar to the meaning of “accumulate.” A “monologue” is a long speech given by a character in a story, movie, or play. The most similar word to “monologue” is “soliloquy,” which is a speech made by a character to themselves or the audience in a play to reveal their thoughts. You could for instance call a villain telling their plan to a hero, without the hero talking, a “soliloquy.” To help you with the other terms: “reliquary” is a container that is used to hold holy objects; “bastion” is a fortified area or position; and “denizen” is a person, animal, or plant that lives in or often is found in a particular place or region, so a fish is a “denizen” of the ocean.
“Conglomerate” means to gather into a mass or coherent whole,which is very similar to the meaning of “accumulate.” A “monologue” is a long speech given by a character in a story, movie, or play. The most similar word to “monologue” is “soliloquy,” which is a speech made by a character to themselves or the audience in a play to reveal their thoughts. You could for instance call a villain telling their plan to a hero, without the hero talking, a “soliloquy.” To help you with the other terms: “reliquary” is a container that is used to hold holy objects; “bastion” is a fortified area or position; and “denizen” is a person, animal, or plant that lives in or often is found in a particular place or region, so a fish is a “denizen” of the ocean.
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Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Draconian is to severe as preference is to __________.
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Draconian is to severe as preference is to __________.
If a leader is “draconian,” his laws and rules are “severe.” The meanings of the words are the same, so they are synonyms. Your “preference” can be described as your "taste" in something, so we can also say that "preference" and "taste" are synonyms.
If a leader is “draconian,” his laws and rules are “severe.” The meanings of the words are the same, so they are synonyms. Your “preference” can be described as your "taste" in something, so we can also say that "preference" and "taste" are synonyms.
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Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Enhance is to augment as fanciful is to __________.
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Enhance is to augment as fanciful is to __________.
“Enhance” and “augment” are synonyms of one another, both words mean to add to something to make it better. To solve this analogy you need to determine which of these answer choices is the best available synonym for “fanciful.” “Fanciful” means pretend, elaborate and imagined, fantastic, as such it is closest in meaning to “whimsical” which means quirky, silly and seemingly unreal. To provide further help, “outlandish” means bizarre or weird; “extravagant” means fancy or luxurious; “comely” means cute and “corpulent” means fat.
“Enhance” and “augment” are synonyms of one another, both words mean to add to something to make it better. To solve this analogy you need to determine which of these answer choices is the best available synonym for “fanciful.” “Fanciful” means pretend, elaborate and imagined, fantastic, as such it is closest in meaning to “whimsical” which means quirky, silly and seemingly unreal. To provide further help, “outlandish” means bizarre or weird; “extravagant” means fancy or luxurious; “comely” means cute and “corpulent” means fat.
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Complete the analogy:
Tiny is to minute as __________.
Complete the analogy:
Tiny is to minute as __________.
"Tiny" and "minute" are both adjectives that describe the size of something, and they are synonyms. Here, we are using the definition of "minute" that refers to something very tiny, not to 
of an hour. Similarly, "Colossal" and "vast" are adjectives, and they both refer to the size of something, and they are synonyms. "Colossal" and "vast" both mean extremely large.
None of the other analogies have this relationship:
An "abyss" is "deep", but abyss is a noun. Abyss means a vast, immeasurable chasm.
"Narrow and wide" are both adjectives, and both refer to the size of something, but they are opposites.
"Small" is an adjective that refers to size, but "size" is the general concept, not a synonym of small.
"Landscapes" can be "empty", but landscapes is a noun and empty is an adjective. Additionally, landscape and empty are not synonymous.
"Tiny" and "minute" are both adjectives that describe the size of something, and they are synonyms. Here, we are using the definition of "minute" that refers to something very tiny, not to
None of the other analogies have this relationship:
An "abyss" is "deep", but abyss is a noun. Abyss means a vast, immeasurable chasm.
"Narrow and wide" are both adjectives, and both refer to the size of something, but they are opposites.
"Small" is an adjective that refers to size, but "size" is the general concept, not a synonym of small.
"Landscapes" can be "empty", but landscapes is a noun and empty is an adjective. Additionally, landscape and empty are not synonymous.
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Complete this analogy.
Sprint is to dart as wander is to __________.
Complete this analogy.
Sprint is to dart as wander is to __________.
Sprint and dart are synonyms meaning to run quickly. Likewise, wander and meander are synonyms meaning to walk slowly or without set purpose.
None of the other options are synonyms for wander, and therefore do not complete the analogy.
Sprint and dart are synonyms meaning to run quickly. Likewise, wander and meander are synonyms meaning to walk slowly or without set purpose.
None of the other options are synonyms for wander, and therefore do not complete the analogy.
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Complete this analogy.
Jittery is to __________ as ambitious is to determined.
Complete this analogy.
Jittery is to __________ as ambitious is to determined.
"Ambitious" and "determined" are two adjectives that have similar meanings, they both describe someone who has a strong desire to succeed or achieve something. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is a synonym of "jittery." Well, the adjective "jittery" means nervous. So, the correct answer is "anxious." Additionally, "irritable" means easily irritated, easily annoyed, quick to anger; "succinct" means brief, concise, to the point; "demoralized" means lost confidence due to a setback or defeat; "efficient" means (of a machine, person, or idea) capable of producing impressive results with less energy that something else.
"Ambitious" and "determined" are two adjectives that have similar meanings, they both describe someone who has a strong desire to succeed or achieve something. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is a synonym of "jittery." Well, the adjective "jittery" means nervous. So, the correct answer is "anxious." Additionally, "irritable" means easily irritated, easily annoyed, quick to anger; "succinct" means brief, concise, to the point; "demoralized" means lost confidence due to a setback or defeat; "efficient" means (of a machine, person, or idea) capable of producing impressive results with less energy that something else.
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