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Example Question #201 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete the analogy.
Infatuated is to __________ as oscillate is to fluctuate.
adulterated
taciturn
imbued
exasperated
besotted
besotted
"Oscillate" and "fluctuate" are synonyms: both words mean to vary or to move back and forth. To solve this analogy, you need to determine which of the answer choices has the same meaning as "infatuated." "Infatuated" means enamored, in love with, or deeply attracted to. The correct answer is thus "besotted," which means in love with. Additionally, "taciturn" means quiet and saying little; "exasperated" means deeply frustrated with; "imbued" means filled with; and "adulterated" means edited or changed, and made impure as a result.
Example Question #202 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Glen is to valley as ____________________ is to undertaker.
mortician
pedagogue
assailant
attorney
parishioner
mortician
"Glen" means narrow valley. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words is closest in meaning to "undertaker." Well, an "undertaker" is a funeral direction, someone who prepares bodies to be buried and oversees funeral preparations. This is identical in meaning to "mortician." Additionally, "pedagogue" means teacher; "assailant" means attacker; "attorney" means lawyer; "parishioner" means member of a church parish community.
Example Question #203 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Hoary is to trite as nescient is to __________________.
famous
abusive
loud
ignorant
attractive
ignorant
"Hoary" and "trite" are synonyms, both words mean overused and cliched, (of an idea) unoriginal and uninspiring. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words has the same meaning as "nescient." Well, "nescient" means lacking knowledge, so the correct answer is "ignorant."
Example Question #204 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Aflutter is to __________ as base is to ignoble.
rowdy
nervous
miserable
happy
content
nervous
"Base" and "ignoble" are synonyms, both words mean not honorable, having no moral purpose, devoid of virtue. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words has the same meaning as "aflutter." Well, "aflutter" means caused to feel anxious, excited, or "nervous." Additionally, "rowdy" means boisterous, noisy and badly-behaved; "content" means satisfied, happy with things the way they are.
Example Question #205 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Denude is to strip as __________ is to estrange.
garble
besmirch
alienate
lionize
inundate
alienate
"Denude" means "strip", remove covering, remove a layer. To solve this analogy you therefore need to determine which of these words is a synonym of "estrange." Well, "estrange" means to make someone feel like a stranger, to cause someone to feel no longer close with. This is very similar in definition to "alienate," to make someone feel alien. Additionally, "inundate" means flood, overwhelm; "besmirch" means dirty, spoil, ruin the innocence or reputation of; "lionize" means praise, make out to be a hero; "garble" means mix-up, jumble.
Example Question #206 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Apothecary is to ______________ as exemplar is to model.
castle
market
pharmacy
bank
edifice
pharmacy
An "exemplar" is an example, a "model" of, a symbol of how to behave. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is a synonym of "apothecary." Well, an "apothecary" is a "pharmacy" or a "pharmacist," a place which or person whom dispenses medicine. Although it is worth noting that "apothecary" is a somewhat antiquated term. Additionally, an "edifice" is a building.
Example Question #207 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Captious is to critical as _______________ is to harsh.
resilient
celestial
prostrate
ribald
draconian
draconian
"Captious" means (of a person) likely to find fault with things, highly "critical." So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words has the same meaning as "harsh." The correct answer is "draconian," which means (of rules or punishment) overly strict and "harsh." Additionally, "celestial" means divine, heavenly; "prostrate" means lying flat; "ribald" means vulgar, rude and offensive; "resilient" means able to bounce back from setbacks.
Example Question #208 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Dowager is to ______________ as faculty is to aptitude.
professor
young
widow
king
old
widow
"Faculty" and "aptitude" are synonyms, both words refer to someone's level of ability or skill. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is a synonym of "dowager." Well, a "dowager" is an aristocratic woman who retains her title after her husband has died. So, a "dowager" is a "widow."
Example Question #209 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Impound is to confiscate as ponder is to _________________.
embezzle
mull
meander
prattle
maul
mull
"Impound" and "confiscate" are synonyms, both words mean to take something away because it is in violation of the rules. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is a synonym of "ponder." Well, "ponder" means to think deeply and carefully about. So, the correct answer is "mull." Additionally, "embezzle" means steal money from a place where you work or are trusted; "maul" means attack and cause harm to, wound; "meander" means to walk or move indirectly or slowly; "prattle" means talk foolishly.
Example Question #210 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Forerunner is to harbinger as ________________ is to fortitude.
ingress
knight
cowardice
mettle
specter
mettle
"Forerunner" and "harbinger" are synonyms, both words mean something that comes before something else and suggests the approach of something. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words is a synonym of "fortitude." Well, "fortitude" is resilience and courage, strength to carry on in difficult circumstances. This is identical in meaning to "mettle." Additionally, "ingress" means entrance; "specter" means ghost, phantom; "cowardice" is the absence of bravery.
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