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Example Question #101 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity
Complete this analogy.
Blizzard is to snowstorm as __________ is to cyclone.
sunshine
mountain
winter
hurricane
summer
hurricane
A "blizzard" is another word for a "snowstorm," although a "blizzard" suggests a very bad snowstorm. Nonetheless, these two words are synonyms, so to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words means the same thing as "cyclone." The correct answer is "hurricane." "Hurricanes" and "cyclones" are very large, powerful tropical storms in which wind speeds reach destructive levels.
Example Question #102 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity
Complete this analogy.
Barricade is to block as __________ is to sleep.
doze
soothe
accelerate
astound
manufacture
doze
"Barricade" and "block" are synonyms of one another, both words mean close off, seal, prevent something from passing through. So, to solve this analogy you need to figure out which of these words is a synonym of "sleep." The correct answer is "doze," which means rest, nap, sleep. Additionally, "astound" means shock and amaze; "accelerate" means go faster, speed up; "soothe" means calm, comfort, make feel better; "manufacture" means make, produce, create.
Example Question #103 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity
Complete this analogy.
Absentminded is to forgetful as camouflaged is to __________.
dynamic
attentive
productive
fortunate
disguised
disguised
"Absentminded" is a synonym of "forgetful," both words mean to be prone to losing or forgetting things. So, to solve this analogy you need to figure out which of these words is a synonym of "camouflaged." Well, "camouflaged" means dressed in clothes that are the same color as the background to prevent oneself from being seen. This is closest in meaning to "disguised." Additionally, "fortunate" means lucky; "dynamic" means having lots of power and energy; "attentive" means careful, thoughtful, considerate, paying close attention to something; "productive" means hard-working, efficient, producing a lot of something.
Example Question #104 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity
Complete the analogy.
Thick is to thin as _______________.
heavy is to light
good is to better
overweight is to chunky
skinny is to emaciated
crispy is to crunchy
heavy is to light
"Thick" and "thin" are antonyms, or opposites, so the answer must be two antonyms. "Heavy" is the opposite of "light," (in reference to weight). None of the other answers are opposites.
Example Question #211 : Analogies
Complete the analogy.
Brief is to short as ______________.
open is to book
sudden is to death
cheap is to inexpensive
horse is to goat
lengthy is to childish
cheap is to inexpensive
To complete the analogy, you must determine the relationship between the first two words. "Brief" and "short" are synonyms, so the answer must be two synonyms. If a play, for instance, is brief it is short (in terms of time). "Cheap" and "inexpensive" are also synonyms. A cheap blouse is inexpensive.
Example Question #212 : Analogies
Complete the analogy.
Apparent is to obvious as ______________.
drunk is to sober
difficult is to hard
deep is to ocean
challenge is to easy
music is to piano
difficult is to hard
Determine the relationship between the first two words. "Apparent" and "obvious" are synonyms, so the answer must be two synonyms. "Difficult" and "hard" are synonyms. Any task that is "difficult," can equally be said to be "hard."
Example Question #213 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Ambassador is to diplomat as border is to __________.
frontier
country
nation
army
wall
frontier
"Ambassador" and "diplomat" are synonyms, both words refer to someone who represents the government of one country whilst abroad in another country. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is a synonym of "border." "Border" means the line that separates two different countries or regions. This is the same meaning as "frontier," so this is the correct answer.
Example Question #214 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Happen is to __________ as peek is to glance.
request
occur
deceive
demand
perspire
occur
To begin with "peek" and "glance" both mean to look at something quickly and secretively. These two words are synonyms because they have the same meaning, so to solve this analogy you need to figure out which of these words has the same meaning as "happen." "Happen" means to take place. This is the same meaning as "occur," so this is the correct answer. Additionally, "deceive" means to trick someone by lying to them; "perspire" means to sweat; "demand" means to ask for something forcefully; "request" means ask for politely.
Example Question #213 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Foe is to nemesis as __________ is to teacher.
evil
school
instructor
student
friend
instructor
"Foe" and "nemesis" are synonyms of one another, both words mean enemy, rival, person you are competing against. So, to solve this analogy you need to figure out which of these words means the same thing as "teacher." The correct answer is "instructor." To "instruct" is often the same thing as to "teach."
Example Question #215 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Observe is to watch as forgive is to __________.
erase
comply
suspend
lend
pardon
pardon
"Observe" means to look at, to monitor something, to watch something. So, "observe" and "watch" are synonyms of one another. To solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words has the same meaning as "forgive." The correct answer is "pardon." Additionally, "lend" means allow to borrow; "erase" means delete, get rid of; "suspend" means pause, halt; "comply" means agree to follow the rules, do what you are told.
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