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Example Question #246 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Complete this analogy.
Antihero is to __________ as autograph is to signature.
messenger
victor
assistant
villain
savior
villain
"Autograph" and "signature" are synonyms of one another, they both refer to what you write when you sign your name on something. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is a synonym of "antihero." The correct answer is "villain" or bad-guy. Additionally, "victor" means person who wins; "savior" means messiah, person who arrives to save the day; "messenger" means person who carries messages to and from other people; "assistant" means helper.
Example Question #247 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Complete this analogy.
Cherish is to __________ as ignore is to disregard.
recollect
gather
savor
adore
ponder
adore
"Ignore" and "disregard" are synonyms of one another, they both mean to not pay attention to. So, to solve this analogy you need to figure out which of these answer choices is the best synonym for "cherish." Well, "cherish" means to love, to deeply like, to "adore." Additionally, "savor" means deeply enjoy; "gather" means collect, bring together; "ponder" means think deeply about; "recollect" means remember.
Example Question #248 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Complete this analogy.
Appropriate is to suitable as candid is to __________.
relevant
outspoken
gloomy
immature
fragmented
outspoken
"Appropriate" and "suitable" are synonyms of one another, both words mean apt, fitting, right for the moment. So, to solve this analogy you need to figure out which of these words means "candid." Well, "candid" means unusually honest, not afraid to speak honestly and openly. This is closest in meaning to "outspoken" which means honest about one's thoughts and not afraid to talk about them. Additionally, "relevant" means related to, important to the matter; "immature" means not mature, childish; "gloomy" means dull and miserable; "fragmented" means broken into many pieces, not together.
Example Question #249 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Complete this analogy.
Pain is to ache as bland is to __________.
awkward
restless
eager
mild
shocked
mild
To begin with "pain" and "ache" are synonyms of one another, so to solve this analogy you need to figure out which of these words has the same meaning as "bland." Well, "bland" means lacking taste, flavor, or character. So, the best possible synonym is "mild" which means not strong in flavor, not intense, tame and gentle. Additionally, "restless" means unable to rest, unable to keep still, energetic and anxious; "eager" means keen, enthusiastic, excited to start something; "shocked" means deeply surprised by; "awkward" means uncomfortable with oneself, socially weird.
Example Question #95 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity
Complete this analogy.
Laugh is to chuckle as burst is to __________.
mend
explode
grimace
stare
lend
explode
To "chuckle" is to "laugh," these two words are therefore synonyms. To solve this analogy you need to figure out which of these is a synonym of "burst." The correct answer is "explode." Additionally, "grimace" means express pain on one's face; "stare" means look at intensely, look at for a long time; "mend" means fix, repair; "lend" means allow to borrow.
Example Question #91 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity
Complete this analogy.
Bear is to endure as __________ is to broadcast.
traverse
transcend
transport
transfer
transmit
transmit
To begin with "bear" and "endure" are synonyms, both words mean to put up with, to suffer through and emerge from. So, to solve this analogy you need to figure out which of these words is a synonym of "broadcast." Well, "broadcast" means send out by way of television or radio. This is identical in meaning to "transmit." Additionally, "traverse" means travel over; "transport" means carry from one place to another; "transcend" means go beyond; "transfer" means move from one place to another. Based on these definitions what do you think the prefix trans- means?
Example Question #92 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity
Complete this analogy.
Coax is to __________ as avoid is to dodge.
retire
release
encumber
encourage
recline
encourage
To begin with "avoid" and "dodge" are synonyms, both words mean to get out of the way of. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these has the same meaning as "coax." Well, "coax" means persuade gently to do something, "encourage." Additionally, "encumber" means burden, weigh down with; "recline" means lean back; "release" means let go of, set free; "retire" means decide to no longer use, stop working.
Example Question #98 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity
Complete this analogy.
Bellow is to roar as __________ is to heal.
cure
harm
remove
lie
tap
cure
"Bellow" means shout, yell, speak very loudly. It is therefore a synonym of "roar," so to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is a synonym of "heal." Well, to "heal" means to make someone better, to make someone no longer sick. This is identical in meaning to "cure."
Example Question #93 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity
Complete this analogy.
Clan is to __________ as pact is to agreement.
conflict
tribe
essay
school
treaty
tribe
"Pact" and "agreement" are synonyms of one another, both words mean a formal arrangement between two or more people to do something that is in both parties interests. To solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words is a synonym of "clan." Well, a "clan" is a group of families who make up one social group, a small and communal organization of people. This is almost identical in meaning to "tribe." Additionally, "conflict" is violence or disagreement between people; a "treaty" is a formally written pact or agreement.
Example Question #100 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity
Complete this analogy.
Bistro is to __________ as captive is to prisoner.
jail
cafe
college
food
building
cafe
A "captive" is a prisoner, someone who has be locked away or held hostage. So, "captive" and "prisoner" are synonyms of one another. Which of these words is a synonym of "bistro?" Well, a "bistro" is a small restaurant, often fancy. This is close in meaning to "cafe."
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