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Example Question #176 : Analogies
Corpulent is to fat as diminutive is to __________.
monstrousÂ
possessive
smallÂ
cuteÂ
bigÂ
smallÂ
Corpulent is a synonym for fat, so to solve this analogy you need to find the best possible synonym for diminutive. Since diminutive means tiny the best possible answer choice is small.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity
Enumerate is to list as bombastic is to __________.
laconicÂ
verboseÂ
lethargicÂ
intransigent
jubilantÂ
verboseÂ
Enumerate is a verb which means to list options and therefore is a synonym of list. To solve this analogy you are therefore looking for the best available synonym for bombastic. Bombastic is a noun or adjective used to describe pompous or long-winded language. Verbose is the correct answer, because it means expressed using too many words. For clarification jubilant means very happy; lethargic means tired or physically drained; laconic means brief; intransigent means stubborn.
Example Question #178 : Analogies
Polemical is to argumentative as serene is to __________.
sadÂ
angryÂ
peacefulÂ
remorseful
whimsicalÂ
peacefulÂ
Polemical is a synonym of argumentative so to solve this analogy you need to find the best available synonym for serene. Serene means quiet and peaceful.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity
Convivial is to gregarious as amiable is to __________.
disrespectful
ridiculous
wondermentÂ
apatheticÂ
affableÂ
affableÂ
Convivial and gregarious both mean friendly and sociable. You therefore need to identify which of the answer choices is the best available synonym for amiable. Amiable means pleasant and friendly so the correct answer is affable.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity
Loquacious is to garrulous as prattle is to __________.
loopyÂ
circumlocution
jumbleÂ
expressiveÂ
rambleÂ
rambleÂ
Loquacious means talkative, which is a synonym for garrulous. In order to solve this analogy you have to identify which of these answer choices is the best available synonym for prattle. Prattle is an intransitive verb that refers to idle or childish speech that lacks direction. The correct matching definition is "ramble," which means to talk aimlessly. For clarification, circumlocution means indirect or verbose speech; jumble means mix-up; loopy means crazy or silly.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity
Benevolent is to compassionate as malevolent is to __________.
morose
maliciousÂ
miserlyÂ
considerateÂ
generous
maliciousÂ
Benevolent is a synonym for compassionate as both words refer to showing kindness or charity to others. To solve this analogy you need to determine which of the answer choices is the best synonym for malevolent. Malevolent means evil or exhibiting ill-will. The correct answer is therefore malicious. For clarification, miserly refers to someone who is not charitable; morose means somber.
Example Question #3 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity
Adroit is to skillful as pulchritudinous is to __________.
intelligent
mundaneÂ
disgustingÂ
succinctÂ
beautifulÂ
beautifulÂ
Adroit and skillful are synonyms that refer to someone who is highly skilled or talented. To solve this analogy, look for a synonym for the word, pulchritudinous. Pulchritudinous might sound as if it means gross or disgusting, but it actually means beautiful.
Example Question #4 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity
Obvious is to palpable as __________.
noxious is to salubrious
engorge is to vomit
soda is to liquid
translucent is to pellucid
magnificent is to subpar
translucent is to pellucid
“Obvious” is an adjective that means “easily perceived or understood; clear, self-evident, or apparent,” while “palpable” can mean “clear to the mind or plain to see.” So, “obvious” and “palpable” are synonyms, and we need to pick out an answer choice that also consists of two synonyms. While “translucent is to pellucid” and “noxious is to salubrious” might each look like potentially correct answers, “noxious” means “harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant,” while “salubrious” means “health-giving; healthy,” so the two words are antonyms, not synonyms, and “noxious is to salubrious” cannot be the correct answer. “Translucent,” however, is used to refer to a substance and means “allowing light, but not detailed images, to pass through; semitransparent,” while “pellucid” can mean “translucently clear.” So, because “translucent” is a synonym of “pellucid” just as “obvious” is a synonym of “palpable,” “translucent is to pellucid” is the correct answer.
Example Question #5 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity
Complete this analogyÂ
Industrious is to hard-working as slovenly is to __________.
AffableÂ
NonchalantÂ
MiserlyÂ
GregariousÂ
CarelessÂ
CarelessÂ
Industrious and hard-working are synonyms so you are looking for the answer choice that is the best synonym for slovenly. Slovenly means messy or careless so the best answer choice is “careless”. For clarification miserly means not generous; gregarious means outgoing; affable means friendly or likable; nonchalant means apathetic.
Example Question #6 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity
Complete this analogy.
Parsimonious is to miserly as gregarious is to __________.
sociableÂ
impressiveÂ
unhingedÂ
implacableÂ
imposingÂ
sociableÂ
"Parsimonious" and "miserly" are synonyms that both mean frugal and ungenerous with money. To solve this analogy you must identify the best available synonym for "gregarious," which means outgoing or sociable. For clarification, "unhinged" means imbalanced or disturbed; "implacable" means relentless or ruthless; "imposing" means impressive and striking.
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