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Example Question #150 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity
Complete this analogy.
Medley is to mixture as __________ is to temperament.
contractor
elegy
disposition
pauper
treatise
disposition
"Medley" and "mixture" are synonyms, both words mean a blend of various things, an assortment of various things combined together. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is the best synonym for "temperament" (personal conduct, behavior, attitude, character). The correct answer is "disposition." Additionally, an "elegy" is a poem; a "pauper" is a poor person; a "contractor" is a worker who fulfills a contract, a hired worker; a "treatise" is a written exploration of an idea.
Example Question #351 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Linger is to __________ as keen is to enthusiastic.
recollect
contemplate
dismiss
loiter
ponder
loiter
"Keen" and "enthusiastic" are synonyms of one another, both words mean to be eager. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these answer choices is a synonym for "linger." Well, to "linger" means to wait behind, to hesitate, to stay behind. This is identical in meaning to "loiter." Additionally, "dismiss" means ignore, send away; "recollect" means remember; "ponder" and "contemplate" both mean think deeply about, consider.
Example Question #352 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Memento is to souvenir as __________ is to disaster.
ditty
jaunt
objection
substitute
catastrophe
catastrophe
"Memento" and "souvenir" are synonyms, both words refer to an object that is kept for the specific purpose that it reminds one of a time or place. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is the best synonym for "disaster." The correct answer is "catastrophe." Additionally, an "objection" is a point of disagreement; a "substitute" is a replacement, someone who fills in for the responsibilities of someone else; a "ditty" is a short, playful song; and a "jaunt" is a short, playful trip or walk.
Example Question #353 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Throng is to __________ as festival is to gala.
religion
birthday
informal
excursion
crowd
crowd
"Festival" and "gala" are synonyms of one another, both words refer to a large gathering, a formal party. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is the best available synonym for "throng." Well, a "throng" is a large group of people all gathered together, a "crowd." Additionally, "informal" means not formal; an "excursion" is a trip, a journey.
Example Question #354 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Recollect is to remember as __________ is to make.
squirm
forge
proliferate
dilate
utter
forge
"Recollect" and "remember" are synonyms of one another, both words have the same meaning. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words has the same meaning as "make." The correct answer is "forge." Additionally, "dilate" means enlarge, widen, expand; "utter" means speak aloud, whisper; "proliferate" means spread wildly; "squirm" means fidget, wriggle with discomfort.
Example Question #355 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Suffrage is to enfranchisement as emancipation is to __________.
liberation
orthodoxy
heresy
autocracy
enslavement
liberation
"Suffrage" and "enfranchisement" are synonyms, both words refer to the right to vote or being granted the right to vote, winning the right to vote. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words has the same meaning an "emancipation." Well, "emancipation" means the status or process of being freed from slavery or ownership, the action of being made free. So, the best answer choice is "liberation" which means the process of being liberated, the process of being made free. Additionally, "enslavement" is being made a slave; "autocracy" is a government ruled by an absolute tyrant; "heresy" is belief that goes against accepted religious doctrine, a violation of religious belief; "orthodoxy" means authorized belief, generally accepted practice within an organization (particularly within a religious organization).
Example Question #356 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Jittery is to __________ as ambitious is to determined.
anxious
demoralized
irritable
succinct
efficient
anxious
"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.
Example Question #357 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Audacious is to __________ as craven is to cowardly.
ravenous
timid
bold
grotesque
forlorn
bold
The adjectives "craven" and "cowardly" are synonyms of one another, so to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is the best available synonym for "audacious." Well, "audacious" means bold, likely to take risks, confident and daring. Additionally, "ravenous" means very hungry for, starving; "timid" means shy and lacking confidence; "grotesque" means disgusting, unattractive; "forlorn" means dejected, feeling deeply sad and alone.
Example Question #358 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Suffering is to __________ as bliss is to ecstasy.
anxiety
accord
joy
euphoria
anguish
anguish
The nouns "bliss" and "ecstasy" both refer to a state of extreme happiness and joy. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these answer choices is the best available synonym for "suffering." The correct answer is "anguish" which means intense mental or physical pain and suffering. Additionally, "anxiety" is nervousness, unease; "accord" is harmony, agreement, peace; "joy" and "euphoria" are two more words (like "bliss" and "ecstasy") for deep happiness.
Example Question #231 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Seemly is to appropriate as __________ is to tasteless.
tawdry
sedate
homely
youthful
timely
tawdry
The adjective "seemly" means apt, appropriate, proper and suitable, fitting with what is generally accepted as in good taste. This is a synonym of "appropriate" so to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these answer choices is the best synonym for "tasteless" which means lacking in good-taste. The correct answer is "tawdry" which means showy but cheap, tasteless and poor quality. Additionally, "timely" means occurring at the right time, appropriate; "youthful" means young; "homely" means plain, unattractive; "sedate" means relaxed, slow and steady, easygoing.
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