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Example Question #232 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Linger is to __________ as keen is to enthusiastic.
dismiss
ponder
recollect
loiter
contemplate
loiter
"Keen" and "enthusiastic" are synonyms of one another, both words mean to be eager. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these answer choices is a synonym for "linger." Well, to "linger" means to wait behind, to hesitate, to stay behind. This is identical in meaning to "loiter." Additionally, "dismiss" means ignore, send away; "recollect" means remember; "ponder" and "contemplate" both mean think deeply about, consider.
Example Question #233 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Memento is to souvenir as __________ is to disaster.
catastrophe
substitute
ditty
jaunt
objection
catastrophe
"Memento" and "souvenir" are synonyms, both words refer to an object that is kept for the specific purpose that it reminds one of a time or place. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is the best synonym for "disaster." The correct answer is "catastrophe." Additionally, an "objection" is a point of disagreement; a "substitute" is a replacement, someone who fills in for the responsibilities of someone else; a "ditty" is a short, playful song; and a "jaunt" is a short, playful trip or walk.
Example Question #234 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Throng is to __________ as festival is to gala.
religion
informal
crowd
excursion
birthday
crowd
"Festival" and "gala" are synonyms of one another, both words refer to a large gathering, a formal party. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is the best available synonym for "throng." Well, a "throng" is a large group of people all gathered together, a "crowd." Additionally, "informal" means not formal; an "excursion" is a trip, a journey.
Example Question #235 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Recollect is to remember as __________ is to make.
dilate
forge
squirm
proliferate
utter
forge
"Recollect" and "remember" are synonyms of one another, both words have the same meaning. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words has the same meaning as "make." The correct answer is "forge." Additionally, "dilate" means enlarge, widen, expand; "utter" means speak aloud, whisper; "proliferate" means spread wildly; "squirm" means fidget, wriggle with discomfort.
Example Question #155 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity
Complete this analogy.
Suffrage is to enfranchisement as emancipation is to __________.
autocracy
orthodoxy
heresy
liberation
enslavement
liberation
"Suffrage" and "enfranchisement" are synonyms, both words refer to the right to vote or being granted the right to vote, winning the right to vote. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words has the same meaning an "emancipation." Well, "emancipation" means the status or process of being freed from slavery or ownership, the action of being made free. So, the best answer choice is "liberation" which means the process of being liberated, the process of being made free. Additionally, "enslavement" is being made a slave; "autocracy" is a government ruled by an absolute tyrant; "heresy" is belief that goes against accepted religious doctrine, a violation of religious belief; "orthodoxy" means authorized belief, generally accepted practice within an organization (particularly within a religious organization).
Example Question #236 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Jittery is to __________ as ambitious is to determined.
anxious
demoralized
succinct
efficient
irritable
anxious
"Ambitious" and "determined" are two adjectives that have similar meanings, they both describe someone who has a strong desire to succeed or achieve something. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is a synonym of "jittery." Well, the adjective "jittery" means nervous. So, the correct answer is "anxious." Additionally, "irritable" means easily irritated, easily annoyed, quick to anger; "succinct" means brief, concise, to the point; "demoralized" means lost confidence due to a setback or defeat; "efficient" means (of a machine, person, or idea) capable of producing impressive results with less energy that something else.
Example Question #237 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Audacious is to __________ as craven is to cowardly.
grotesque
timid
bold
ravenous
forlorn
bold
The adjectives "craven" and "cowardly" are synonyms of one another, so to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is the best available synonym for "audacious." Well, "audacious" means bold, likely to take risks, confident and daring. Additionally, "ravenous" means very hungry for, starving; "timid" means shy and lacking confidence; "grotesque" means disgusting, unattractive; "forlorn" means dejected, feeling deeply sad and alone.
Example Question #238 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Suffering is to __________ as bliss is to ecstasy.
anguish
joy
accord
anxiety
euphoria
anguish
The nouns "bliss" and "ecstasy" both refer to a state of extreme happiness and joy. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these answer choices is the best available synonym for "suffering." The correct answer is "anguish" which means intense mental or physical pain and suffering. Additionally, "anxiety" is nervousness, unease; "accord" is harmony, agreement, peace; "joy" and "euphoria" are two more words (like "bliss" and "ecstasy") for deep happiness.
Example Question #239 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Seemly is to appropriate as __________ is to tasteless.
timely
youthful
tawdry
homely
sedate
tawdry
The adjective "seemly" means apt, appropriate, proper and suitable, fitting with what is generally accepted as in good taste. This is a synonym of "appropriate" so to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these answer choices is the best synonym for "tasteless" which means lacking in good-taste. The correct answer is "tawdry" which means showy but cheap, tasteless and poor quality. Additionally, "timely" means occurring at the right time, appropriate; "youthful" means young; "homely" means plain, unattractive; "sedate" means relaxed, slow and steady, easygoing.
Example Question #241 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Cutthroat is to __________ as whimsical is to fanciful.
serene
competitive
dynamic
succinct
juvenile
competitive
"Whimsical" and "fanciful" are loosely synonyms of one another. "Whimsical" means playful and quaint, silly but appealing. "Fanciful" means playfully unrealistic. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is closest to being a synonym of "cutthroat." Well, "cutthroat" means viciously "competitive." The correct answer is therefore "competitive." Additionally, "serene" means peaceful; "succinct" means brief, 'to the point'; "dynamic" means forceful, energetic; "juvenile" means immature, young.
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