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Example Question #242 : Analogies
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Whimsical is to quirky as belligerent is to __________.
Calm
Composed
Pacified
Aggressive
Unruffled
Aggressive
"Whimsical" is a synonym of "quirky"; both words describe someone who is silly and unusual. So, to solve this analogy, one must find an adequate synonym for "belligerent." Someone who is "belligerent" is aggressive and combative. For clarification, the other four answer choices are all synonyms of one another and antonyms of "belligerent."
Example Question #243 : Analogies
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Penalty is to punishment as reward is to __________.
Laudable
Deserved
Criticism
Prize
Rebuke
Prize
"Penalty" is a synonym of "punishment." To solve this analogy, you have to determine the best synonym of "reward," which is “prize.” For clarification, "rebuke" means to scold, and "laudable" means deserving of praise.
Example Question #244 : Analogies
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Abominable is to detestable as comely is to __________.
Infamous
Fulsome
Belligerent
Ugly
Cute
Cute
"Abominable" and "detestable" are synonyms of one another; they both describe something horrific and monstrous. To solve this analogy, you need to find the best synonym of "comely." "Comely" means cute or attractive, so it is the correct answer. For clarification, "belligerent" means aggressive, "fulsome" means flattering or excessive, and "infamous" describes someone famous for having committed bad deeds.
Example Question #241 : Analogies
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Fringe is to edge as invention is to __________.
Innovation
Miscellaneous
Detrimental
Stupidity
Remorse
Innovation
"Fringe" and "edge" are synonyms of one another, so to solve this analogy, you have to determine the best available synonym of "ingenuity." "Invention" describes the act of designing and creating a new thing, often a device or a newly-designed thing, often a device, so the answer choice that is its closest synonym is "innovation," which can mean a new invention. For clarification, "detrimental" means harmful, "remorse" is a feeling of guilt and regret, and "miscellaneous" means varied, assorted, or random.
Example Question #242 : Analogies
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Indifferent is to apathetic as unique is to __________.
Biased
Objective
Unoriginal
Subjective
Different
Different
"Indifferent" is a synonym of "apathetic," and both mean not caring about the outcome of something. To solve this analogy, you need to determine the best available synonym of unique. "Unique" means original or distinct, so it is most similar in meaning to “different,” the correct answer. For clarification, "biased" and "subjective" are synonyms that each mean subject to personal opinion, and "objective," an antonym of "biased" and "subjective," means not biased.
Example Question #247 : Analogies
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Remiss is to careless as assuage is to __________.
Meander
Abhor
Relieve
Allude
Juxtapose
Relieve
"Remiss" is a synonym of "careless," so to solve this analogy, you have to identify the best available synonym of "assuage." "Assuage" means to make better, to calm or to relieve. For clarification, "abhor" means hate, "allude" means hint or suggest, "juxtapose" means put two different things together, and "meander" means move or flow in a winding, indirect manner.
Example Question #248 : Analogies
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Imperious is to arrogant as meek is to __________.
Proud
Timid
Boastful
Brash
Bold
Timid
"Imperious" is a synonym of "arrogant," so to solve this analogy, you need to determine the best synonym of "meek." "Meek" means weak and shy, so the correct answer is “timid.” For clarification, "brash" means bold, and "boastful" means arrogant.
Example Question #249 : Analogies
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Plunder is to steal as vend is to __________.
Loan
Manage
Dream
Sell
Buy
Sell
"Plunder" is a synonym of "steal," so to solve this analogy, you have to determine the best available synonym of "vend." "Vend" means “sell," so "sell" is the correct answer.
Example Question #251 : Analogies
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Clan is to tribe as hamlet is to __________.
Nation
Culture
Religion
Market
Village
Village
"Clan" is a synonym of "tribe," so to solve this analogy, you have to determine the best synonym of "hamlet." A hamlet is a small town or village, so the correct answer is "village."
Example Question #41 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Tenacious is to determined as erratic is to __________.
Careful
Ambivalent
Irregular
Apathetic
Regular
Irregular
"Tenacious" and "determined" are synonyms of one another. So, to solve this analogy, you have to determine the best synonym of "erratic." "Erratic" means not regular or following no pattern, so the correct answer is “irregular.” For clarification, "ambivalent" means unsure, "apathetic" means not caring, "regular" means average and occurring at a consistent interval, and "careful" means cautious or attentive.
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