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Example Question #110 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Aloof is to distant as fundamental is to __________.
pulchritudinous
essential
menacing
absolve
sufficient
essential
"Aloof" is a synonym of "distant" and is used to describe someone who is hard to reach or affect. To solve this analogy you have to identify the best synonym of fundamental. "Fundamental" means basic or essential. For clarification, "sufficient" means enough; "menacing" means threatening; "absolve" means to remove blame; "pulchritudinous" means very beautiful.
Example Question #111 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Unclear is to ambiguous as capricious is to __________.
impulsive
outgoing
nomadic
whimsical
recalcitrant
impulsive
"Unclear" and "ambiguous" are synonyms of one another, so to solve this analogy you have to identify the best synonym for capricious. "Capricious" means impulsive or unpredictable. For clarification, "whimsical" means silly or quirky; "outgoing" refers to someone who is sociable; "nomadic" describes a wandering lifestyle; "recalcitrant" means disobedient.
Example Question #112 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Plenty is to ample as solitude is to __________.
subservient
None of these answers
isolation
dominant
community
isolation
"Plenty" is a synonym of "ample;" both mean to have sufficient or more than enough. To solve this analogy you have to find the best synonym for solitude. "Solitude" is time spent alone, so the correct synonym is “isolation.” For clarification, "subservient" means eager to obey, of lesser importance.
Example Question #113 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Bellicose is to aggressive as capricious is to __________.
confident
ridiculous
insulting
demanding
impulsive
impulsive
"Bellicose" and aggressive are synonyms of one another, so to solve this analogy you have to identify the best synonym for capricious. "Capricious" means unpredictable and impulsive. For clarification, "insulting" means rude and offensive.
Example Question #114 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Colossal is to big as calamity is to __________.
disaster
normal
portentous
blessing
grace
disaster
"Colossal" is a synonym of "big," so to solve this analogy you need to determine the best synonym for calamity. A "calamity" is a disaster. For clarification, "portentous" means warning, foreboding, ominous.
Example Question #115 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Encumber is to restrain as lavish is to __________.
harangue
plentiful
parsimonious
rebuke
miserly
plentiful
"Encumber" and "restrain" are synonyms that both mean to hold back, to make more difficult. To solve this analogy you have to determine the best synonym for lavish. "Lavish" means plentiful, extravagant or excessively generous. For clarification, "miserly" and "parsimonious" mean stingy or tight with money; "harangue" and "rebuke" both mean to criticize.
Example Question #116 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Audacious is to bold as toxic is to __________.
Cantankerous
Delicious
Poisonous
Satisfying
Healthy
Poisonous
Audacious is a synonym of bold, so to solve this analogy you have to determine the best synonym for toxic. Something that is toxic is poisonous and harmful. For clarification, cantankerous means ill-tempered.
Example Question #117 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Instigate is to provoke as simulate is to __________.
implicate
None of these answers
irate
replicate
donate
replicate
"Instigate" and "provoke" are synonyms that both describe the action of starting something. To solve this analogy you have to identify the best synonym for simulate. "Simulate" means copy or replicate. For clarification, "irate" means very angry; "implicate" means associate, involve, or blame.
Example Question #118 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Debate is to argue as candid is to __________.
fair
trade
propose
honest
allow
honest
"Argue" and "debate" are synonyms of one another, so to solve this analogy you have to determine the best synonym for candid. "Candid" means frank or honest.
Example Question #119 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Brotherhood is to fellowship as hatred is to __________.
fear
animosity
None of these answers
enamored
insanity
animosity
"Brotherhood" and "fellowship" are synonyms of one another; both words are used to describe a feeling of community and goodwill, particularly among men. To solve this analogy you have to determine the best synonym for "hatred." The correct answer is “animosity,” which means hatred, or ill-feeling. For clarification, "enamored" means in love with.
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