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Example Question #41 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity
Complete this analogy.
Officious is to overbearing as gregarious is to __________.
Expressive
Mindful
Outgoing
Domineering
Tight
Outgoing
Officious and overbearing are synonyms that both describe someone who is bossy and self-important so to solve this analogy it is necessary to find the best available synonym for gregarious. Gregarious means friendly or sociable, so the correct answer is “outgoing.”
Example Question #42 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity
Complete this analogy.
Cavort is to frolic as carouse is to __________.
Mourn
Repose
Plan
Frighten
Party
Party
Cavort and frolic are synonyms that both describe joyful, carefree movement so to solve this analogy you must identify the answer choice that most resembles the meaning of carouse. To carouse means to drink and party. For clarification, repose means rest.
Example Question #136 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Plethora is to abundance as pertinacious is to __________.
Reformed
Arrogant
Persuasive
Diabolical
Obstinate
Obstinate
Plethora and abundance are synonyms which both mean to have more of something than is needed so to solve this analogy you must identify the best synonym for pertinacious. Pertinacious means stubborn so the correct synonym is “obstinate.” For clarification, diabolical means evil.
Example Question #137 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Maudlin is to sentimental as impecunious is to __________.
Garrulous
Loquacious
Impeccable
Mercurial
Destitute
Destitute
Maudlin means overly-sentimental and emotional, so to solve this analogy you have to find a synonym for impecunious. Impecunious means extremely poor, so the correct answer is “destitute” which also means poor, possessing absolutely nothing. For clarification, loquacious and garrulous both mean talkative; mercurial means mysterious or unpredictable; impeccable means perfect.
Example Question #41 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity
Complete this analogy.
Copious is to abundant as concoct is to __________.
Demand
Accentuate
Wonder
Liken
Invent
Invent
Copious and abundant are synonyms that both mean plentiful, so to solve this analogy you have to determine the best available synonym for concoct. To concoct something means to create or invent, so the correct answer is “invent.” For clarification, accentuate means highlight or exaggerate.
Example Question #141 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Tenuous is to precarious as malign is to __________.
Praise
Slander
Encourage
Docile
Effective
Slander
Tenuous and precarious are synonyms that both mean unstable or insecure. So to solve this analogy you have to find the best available synonym for malign. To malign someone is to slander them. For clarification, something that is docile is calm and obedient.
Example Question #142 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Tranquil is to peaceful as hapless is to __________.
Quixotic
Quintessential
Soporific
Deformed
Unlucky
Unlucky
Tranquil is a synonym for peaceful, so to solve this analogy you have to determine the best available synonym for hapless. Hapless means unlucky. For clarification, deformed means misshapen; soporific means sleep-inducing; quintessential means typical; quixotic means idealistic, and is one of my favorite words.
Example Question #221 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Guile is to cunning as callous is to __________.
Quiescent
Heartless
Perplexing
Theology
Remorseful
Heartless
Guile is a synonym of cunning, so to solve this analogy you have to determine which is the best available synonym for callous. Callous means cruel or harsh, so the nearest answer is “heartless.” For clarification, remorseful means full of regret; theology is the study of religion; quiescent means quiet or inactive; perplexing means confusing.
Example Question #44 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity
Complete this analogy.
Fickle is to capricious as flabbergasted is to __________.
Inherent
Defaced
Astounded
Understood
Prosaic
Astounded
Fickle and capricious are synonyms that both mean unpredictable, changeable, and impulsive. So to solve this analogy you have to determine which of these answer choices is the best synonym for flabbergasted. Flabbergasted means shocked or astounded. For clarification, defaced means ruined, tarnished; inherent means innate, inbuilt; prosaic means mundane.
Example Question #143 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Flout is to ignore as goad is to __________.
Demand
Provoke
Accuse
Harangue
Laud
Provoke
Flout is a synonym for ignore and is most commonly heard in the expression “to flout the rules;” therefore, in order to solve this analogy, you must determine the best available synonym for goad. Goad means to provoke or encourage. For clarification, harangue means berate, scold; laud means praise.
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