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Example Question #47 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Dog is to domesticated as wolf is to __________.
predatory
feral
frightening
vicious
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 #22 : Example And Category
Complete this analogy.
__________ is to engagement ring as utensil is to knife.
Felony
Misdemeanor
Anchor
Penalty
Heirloom
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 #191 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Complete this analogy.
Carnivore is to wolf as herbivore is to __________.
shark
cow
grass
meat
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 __________.
moose
whale
octopus
dog
lion
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 : Part/Whole, Part/Part, Example/Category, And Cause/Effect
Complete this analogy.
Lead is to metal as __________ is to gas.
zinc
copper
oxygen
aluminum
iron
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 #192 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Complete this analogy.
Catamaran is to __________ as blacksmith is to tradesman.
occupation
subject
boat
animal
religion
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 #55 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Leek is to onion as yam is to __________.
dinner
potato
farmer
meal
fruit
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 #56 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Hydrogen is to gas as __________ is to solid.
nitrogen
fluid
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 #57 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Brother is to kin as __________ is to criminal.
mendicant
constable
teacher
aviator
outlaw
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 #58 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Jaguar is to cat as __________ is to dog.
pack
hunter
loyal
quick
hyena
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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