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Example Question #44 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Dog is to domesticated as wolf is to __________.
feral
dangerous
predatory
frightening
vicious
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 #21 : Example And Category
Complete this analogy.
__________ is to engagement ring as utensil is to knife.
Penalty
Felony
Heirloom
Misdemeanor
Anchor
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 #22 : Example And Category
Complete this analogy.
Carnivore is to wolf as herbivore is to __________.
cafe
shark
meat
grass
cow
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 #23 : Example And Category
Complete this analogy.
Vertebrate is to human as invertebrate is to __________.
octopus
dog
moose
whale
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 #24 : Example And Category
Complete this analogy.
Lead is to metal as __________ is to gas.
iron
aluminum
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 #25 : Example And Category
Complete this analogy.
Catamaran is to __________ as blacksmith is to tradesman.
subject
animal
boat
occupation
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 #26 : Example And Category
Complete this analogy.
Leek is to onion as yam is to __________.
dinner
meal
farmer
fruit
potato
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 #171 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Hydrogen is to gas as __________ is to solid.
liquid
nitrogen
copper
oxygen
fluid
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 #172 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Brother is to kin as __________ is to criminal.
outlaw
constable
mendicant
teacher
aviator
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 #173 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Jaguar is to cat as __________ is to dog.
pack
loyal
hunter
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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