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Example Question #72 : Antonyms
Complete this analogy.
__________ is to certain as frantic is to calm.
Tenuous
Quirky
Arcane
Destitute
Gleaming
Tenuous
The adjective "frantic" means hurried, rushed, wild with panic, stressed with lack of time. This is an antonym of "calm" because they have opposite meanings. Which of these answer choices has the opposite meaning to "certain"? The correct answer is "tenuous" which means uncertain, unstable, vulnerable. Additionally, "destitute" means completely poor and without possessions; "quirky" generally means weird, but in a positive/attractive way; "gleaming" means shining; "arcane" means (of knowledge) privileged and ancient, known by only a few people.
Example Question #73 : Antonyms
Complete this analogy.
Putrid is to fresh as haughty is to __________.
humble
aghast
arduous
salient
fruitful
humble
"Putrid" means rotting, not fresh. "Putrid" and "fresh" are antonyms because they have opposite meanings, so to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these answer choices has the opposite meaning to "haughty." "Haughty" means arrogant, prideful. brash, so the best possible antonym is "humble" which means exhibiting a modest view of oneself, not being arrogant or thinking too highly of oneself.
Example Question #281 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity
Complete this analogy.
Haggard is to __________ as juvenile is to mature.
adequate
incidental
facile
reluctant
energetic
energetic
"Juvenile" means immature, childish. It is an antonym of "mature," so to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words is an antonym of "haggard." Well, "haggard" means showing the physical signs of exhaustion, looking very tired. So, the best available antonym is "energetic." Additionally, "facile" means easy; "adequate" means good enough; "reluctant" means unwilling, not wanting to do something; "incidental" means minor, not serious.
Example Question #282 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity
Complete this analogy.
Cushy is to __________ as feckless is to responsible.
obnoxious
arduous
complicit
fulsome
toxic
arduous
"Feckless" means unreliable, irresponsible, useless. It is an antonym of "responsible." So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words has the opposite meaning to "cushy." Well, "cushy" is used to refer to a job or task that is easy to accomplish. This is an antonym of "arduous" which means extremely difficult and requiring much hard work. Additionally, "obnoxious" means rude and arrogant; "toxic" means poisonous; "complicit" means guilty due to being involved in the illegal actions of others; "fulsome" means excessively complimentary, flattering.
Example Question #283 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity
Complete this analogy.
Jumble is to organize as __________ is to yell.
converse
scream
murmur
allow
ignore
murmur
"Jumble" means to disorganize something, to put something out of order, to make a mess. It is therefore an antonym of "organize" because these words have opposite meanings. Which of these words is an antonym of "yell?" The correct answer is "murmur," which means whisper, talk quietly. Additionally, "converse" means talk with someone.
Example Question #284 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity
Complete this analogy.
Impotent is to powerful as lean is to __________.
adequate
mediocre
lustrous
sullen
stout
stout
"Impotent" means powerless, and is therefore an antonym of "powerful." So, which of these words has the opposite meaning to "lean?" Well, "lean" means slender, skinny, not fat. So, the correct answer is "stout." Additionally, "lustrous" means shining, gleaming; "adequate" means good enough; "sullen" means bad-tempered and miserable, gloomy and depressed; "mediocre" means average in a bad way.
Example Question #285 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity
Complete this analogy.
Fitting is to inappropriate as __________ is to lenient.
loquacious
senile
aloof
dynamic
intolerant
intolerant
"Fitting" means suitable, appropriate, right for the circumstances. It is therefore an antonym of "inappropriate" because these two words have opposite definitions. To solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words has the opposite definition to "lenient." Well, "lenient" means tolerant, not strict. So, the correct answer is "intolerant." Additionally, "aloof" means distant, reserved, not interacting with others; "dynamic" means forceful, energetic; "loquacious" means talkative, chatty.
Example Question #369 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Humid is to __________ as murky is to bright.
cloudy
sunny
hot
wet
dry
dry
"Murky" means dark, gloomy, not allowing much light. This is an antonym of "bright." So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words has the opposite meaning to "humid." Well, "humid" means (of air) markedly filled with water vapor. So, the correct answer is "dry."
Example Question #286 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity
Complete this analogy.
Ineffectual is to successful as innocuous is to __________.
absent
benevolent
awesome
malignant
benign
malignant
"Ineffectual" means not having the desired effect, unsuccessful. It is therefore an antonym of "successful." So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words has the opposite meaning to "innocuous." Well, "innocuous" means harmless, not hurtful, not serious. This is opposite in meaning to "malignant" which means deadly, harmful. Additionally, "benign" means innocuous, not harmful; "benevolent" means good-natured, kind; "absent" means not present; "awesome" means deeply impressive, great.
Example Question #287 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity
Complete this analogy.
Merge is to divide as __________ is to pacify.
calm
enrage
soothe
conciliate
appease
enrage
"Merge" means to bring or come together. It is therefore an antonym of "divide." Which of these words has the opposite meaning to "pacify." Well, "pacify" means make no longer angry, calm. So, the correct answer is "enrage," which means make angry. Additionally, all the other answer choices are synonyms of "pacify."
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