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Example Question #161 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Escape is to run away as demote is to __________.
justify
promote
corroborate
relegate
enrage
relegate
"Escape" is a synonym of "run away," so to solve this analogy, you have to determine the best available synonym of "demotion." "Demote" means the opposite of "promote" and is most similar to “relegate," which means downgrade. For clarification, "enrage" means to make angry, "justify" means give grounds for or vindicate, and "corroborate" means verify or confirm.
Example Question #162 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Bewildering is to confusing as ponderous is to __________.
jubilant
absolute
cumbersome
light
airy
cumbersome
"Bewildering" and "confusing" are synonyms, so to solve this analogy, you have to determine the best available synonym of "ponderous." Ponderous means dense and heavy or burdensome, so the correct answer is “cumbersome,” which also means burdensome. For clarification, "airy" is a synonym of the adjective "light," "jubilant" means very happy, and "absolute" means utter or complete.
Example Question #163 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Bizarre is to abnormal as dismal is to __________.
caustic
gloomy
wanton
absurd
portly
gloomy
"Bizarre" and "abnormal" are two synonyms that both mean weird or not normal. To solve this analogy, you have to determine the best synonym of "dismal." "Dismal" means sad, pathetic and gloomy, so "gloomy" is the correct answer. For clarification, "absurd" means ridiculous, "wanton" means random, "portly" means stout or fat, and "caustic" means scathing or critical.
Example Question #164 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Eliminated is to abolished as affectionate is to __________.
warm
generous
jealous
potential
cold
warm
"Eliminated" and "abolished" are synonyms that both mean repealed or gotten rid of. To solve this analogy, you have to determine the best synonym of "affectionate." "Affectionate" means easily showing affection or kind-hearted, and is closest in meaning to “warm.” When used to describe a person or action, "warm" means kind or loving.
Example Question #165 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Caustic is to abrasive as worldly is to ___________.
knowledgeable
hedonistic
pious
religious
devout
knowledgeable
"Caustic" and "abrasive" are synonyms that both describe a substance that is able to clean something by rubbing against it, or someone who is scornful or derisive. To solve this analogy, you have to identify the best available synonym of "worldly." "Worldly" means possessing good knowledge of the world or having to do with material things as opposed to spiritual things, and is most similar in meaning to “knowledgeable.” For clarification, "pious," "devout" and "religious" are all synonyms of one another, and "hedonistic" refers to someone who solely pursues pleasure.
Example Question #166 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Commotion is to disorder as lewdness is to __________.
irate
confounding
lofty
polite
obscene
obscene
"Commotion" and "disorder" are two synonyms that both mean chaos or mayhem, so to solve this analogy, you have to determine the best available synonym of "lewdness." "Lewdness" means impoliteness, rudeness,or obscenity, so "obscenity" is the correct answer. For clarification, "confounding" means surprising or confusing, "lofty" means high, noble, or haughty, and "irate" means angry.
Example Question #167 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Compile is to assemble as expunge is to __________.
subjugate
delete
replicate
carry
write
delete
"Compile" and "assemble" are synonyms that both mean bring together or put together. To solve this analogy, you have to determine the best available synonym of "expunge." "Expunge" means delete or remove from records, so "delete" is the correct answer. For clarification, "write" is an antonym of "expunge," "replicate" means to copy or to imitate, "subjugate" means oppress or dominate, and "abnormal" means not normal or weird.
Example Question #168 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Abstemious is to restrained as prodigious is to __________.
miserly
monotonous
miserable
meticulous
sizable
sizable
Someone who is "abstemious" practices restraint, so "abstemious" and "restrained" are synonyms. For clarification, "restraint" is the ability to deny oneself something one wants. To solve this analogy, you have to determine the answer choice most similar in meaning to "prodigious." "Prodigious" means sizable or very impressive, so "sizable" is the correct answer. For further clarification, "meticulous" means careful, "miserly" means stingy or not generous, "miserable" means very sad, and "monotonous" means boring or predictable.
Example Question #169 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Passion is to fervor is to as conspirator is to __________.
adversary
enemy
accomplice
opponent
rival
accomplice
"Passion" is a synonym of "fervor," so to solve this analogy, you have to identify the best available synonym of "conspirator." A "conspirator" is a member of a group committed to some illegal action. It is most similar in meaning to “accomplice," which means a person who helps someone commit a crime. For clarification, "rival," "opponent," "enemy," and "adversary" are all synonyms and each mean foe.
Example Question #170 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Outlaw is to criminal as in-law is to __________.
guard
leader
relative
friend
prisoner
relative
"Outlaw" is a synonym of "criminal," so to solve this analogy, you have to determine which of these answer choices is a synonym of "in-law." An "in-law" is a relative related to you via marriage, such as your mother-in-law (your spouse's mother) or your father-in-law (your spouse's father). So, "relative" is the correct answer because it is closest in meaning to "in-law."
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