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Example Questions
Example Question #49 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Dog is to domesticated as wolf is to __________.
vicious
predatory
feral
frightening
dangerous
feral
“Domesticated” is an adjective that means tame, and “dog” is an example of tame animal. Since “wolf” is an example of untamed animal, we’re looking for a word that has the closest meaning to “untamed.” And while wild animals can often be “dangerous,” “predatory,” “frightening,” or “vicious,” only “feral” is an adjective that means wild and untamed.
Of the answer choices, “feral” is the best choice.
Example Question #51 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
__________ is to engagement ring as utensil is to knife.
Heirloom
Penalty
Anchor
Felony
Misdemeanor
Heirloom
A "knife" is an example of a "utensil" (a small household instrument), so to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these an "engagement ring" is an example of. The correct answer is a "heirloom," which is something valuable that is handed down within a family from generation to generation. Additionally, an "anchor" is something used to weigh something down or make sure it does not move; a "penalty" is a punishment; a "felony" is a serious crime; a "misdemeanor" is a minor offense, a less serious crime.
Example Question #52 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Carnivore is to wolf as herbivore is to __________.
cow
meat
shark
grass
cafe
cow
A "wolf" is an example of a "carnivore" (meat-eater), so to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is an example of a "herbivore" (plant-eater). The correct answer is "cow."
Example Question #53 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Vertebrate is to human as invertebrate is to __________.
octopus
moose
dog
lion
whale
octopus
A "vertebrate" is an animal with a backbone. This includes all the answer choices you see here (as well as humans), except "octopus." An "octopus" is an example of an "invertebrate" because it has no backbone.
Example Question #54 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Lead is to metal as __________ is to gas.
aluminum
iron
oxygen
copper
zinc
oxygen
"Lead" is an example of a "metal." So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is an example of a "gas." The correct answer is "oxygen."
Example Question #55 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Catamaran is to __________ as blacksmith is to tradesman.
occupation
subject
animal
religion
boat
boat
A "blacksmith" is someone who makes and shapes iron by hand. This is an example of a "tradesman." So, to solve this analogy which of these answer choices is a "catamaran" an example of? Well, a "catamaran" is a "boat" with twin-hulls. So, the correct answer is "boat." Additionally, "occupation" means job, vocation, profession, what someone does for a living.
Example Question #56 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Leek is to onion as yam is to __________.
potato
fruit
meal
farmer
dinner
potato
A "leek" is an example of an "onion," so to solve this analogy you merely need to determine what a "yam" is an example of. The correct answer is "potato."
Example Question #57 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Hydrogen is to gas as __________ is to solid.
fluid
nitrogen
liquid
oxygen
copper
copper
"Hydrogen" is an element and a "gas." So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is an element and "solid." The correct answer is "copper," which is a solid metal element. Additionally, "oxygen" and "nitrogen" are both gases; "fluid" means either liquid or gas, but not a solid.
Example Question #58 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Brother is to kin as __________ is to criminal.
outlaw
aviator
teacher
constable
mendicant
outlaw
"Kin" means family member. So, a "brother" is an example of "kin." To solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is an example of a "criminal." The correct answer is an "outlaw," someone who has broken the law and is on the run from the authorities. Additionally, "constable" means police officer; "aviator" means pilot of a plane; "mendicant" means beggar.
Example Question #59 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Jaguar is to cat as __________ is to dog.
pack
hyena
quick
loyal
hunter
hyena
A "jaguar" is a type of big "cat" native to South America. So, it is an example of a "cat." To solve this analogy you therefore need to determine which of these is an example of a type of "dog." The correct answer is "hyena."
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