SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Analogies: Determining Meaning from Type of Relationship

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Example Question #241 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship

Complete this analogy.

Indemnify is to __________ as modulate is to adjust.

Possible Answers:

duplicate

compensate

repatriate

arrogate

supplicate

Correct answer:

compensate

Explanation:

"Modulate" and "adjust" are synonyms, both words mean to make changes to something, to edit. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words has the same meaning as "indemnify." Well, "indemnify" means to give someone money for the loss of something or for harm caused. This is the same meaning as "compensate." Additionally, "duplicate" means produce a second copy of; "arrogate" means falsely lay claim to; "repatriate" means send someone back to the country they came from; "supplicate" means ask for passionately, beg, please.

Example Question #242 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship

Complete this analogy.

Catholic is to __________ as civic is to urban.

Possible Answers:

absent

present

universal

rural

religious

Correct answer:

universal

Explanation:

"Civic" and "urban" are synonyms, both words mean of or related to a city or town. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words has the same meaning as "catholic." Well, "catholic" means all-encompassing, all-embracing, inclusive, or "universal." This is the original meaning of the Catholic Church (it was named as if it were the Universal Church, or the All-Encompassing Church). Additionally, "rural" means of or related to the countryside.

Example Question #243 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship

Complete this analogy.

Adhere is to follow as renege is to __________.

Possible Answers:

imprison

fix

surround

break

catch

Correct answer:

break

Explanation:

"Adhere" means to stick to, to support, or to "follow." So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words has the same meaning as "renege." Well, to "renege" is to go back on one's word, to "break" a promise or agreement

Example Question #244 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship

Complete this analogy.

Elephant is to pachyderm as __________ is to death.

Possible Answers:

peon

refinery

epithet

quietus

epicene

Correct answer:

quietus

Explanation:

A "pachyderm" is another word for an "elephant," (although it can also be a rhino or a hippo). So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is another word for "death." The correct answer is "quietus," which is defined as "death," or a cause of "death," particularly if the "death" was a release from the burdens and suffering of life. Additionally, "epicene" means having the characteristics of both, or neither, genders; "epithet" means nickname, a phrase used to describe someone; a "refinery" is a machine or factory where raw material is refined; a "peon" is a subordinate, someone under the control and command of someone more powerful.

Example Question #245 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship

Complete this analogy.

Decamp is to abscond as ______________ is to contravene.

Possible Answers:

sanction

cower

conform

prune

flout

Correct answer:

flout

Explanation:

"Decamp" means to leave somewhere suddenly or in a secretive fashion. This is very similar in meaning to "abscond," to run away with, or to leave in a secretive fashion. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is synonym of "contravene." Well, "contravene" means to ignore the rules, to find a way around regulations. This is the same meaning as "flout." Additionally, "conform" means change one's behavior to match the expectations of society; "cower" means recoil, move away from in fear; "prune" means trim; "sanction" means formally or officially approve or allow.

Example Question #246 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship

Complete this analogy.

Arrears is to _____________ as debility is to weakness.

Possible Answers:

tax

alms

debt

income

tithe

Correct answer:

debt

Explanation:

"Debility" means something that harms one or holds one back, a "weakness." So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words is a synonym of "arrears." Well, "arrears" is money owed, or "debt." Additionally, "alms" is money given to the poor, charity; "tax" is money given to the government; "tithe" is money given to the church; and "income" is money earned.

Example Question #247 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship

Complete this analogy.

Metropolis is to capital as ____________ is to ruin.

Possible Answers:

sedition

partition

perdition

secession

misappropriation

Correct answer:

perdition

Explanation:

"Metropolis" means urban center of a large empire or civilization. This is similar in meaning to "capital." So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is a synonym of "ruin." Well, "perdition" is the condition of spiritual "ruin" and eternal damnation. Additionally, "sedition" is speech intended to cause discontent among a population, particularly to inspire action against the government; "secession" is the act of leaving a union; a "partition" is a wall or barrier meant to divide something; "misappropriation" is the act of taking something that does not belong to you and then misusing it.

Example Question #248 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship

Complete this analogy.

Ingest is to eat as imbibe is to _______________.

Possible Answers:

conflict 

meal 

fighter 

peace 

drink 

Correct answer:

drink 

Explanation:

This analogy is descrbes a synonymous relationship. "Ingest" is a synonym of "eat." So, the correct answer is "drink," which is a direct synonym for "imbibe."

Example Question #249 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship

Complete this analogy.

Rest is to relax as ridicule is to __________.

Possible Answers:

opine 

lampoon

hemorrhage 

inundate 

supplant 

Correct answer:

lampoon

Explanation:

"Rest," when used as a verb, and "relax" are synonym. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words has the same meaning as "ridicule" (make fun of, mock). The correct answer is "lampoon." Additionally, "supplant" means replace, take over control from; "inundate" means flood, overwhelm; "hemorrhage" means to be losing blood, or something else, very quickly; "opine" means declare, state as one's opinion

Example Question #250 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship

Complete this analogy.

Utopian is to idealistic as opaque is to __________.

Possible Answers:

murky

jubilant 

perfidious 

iconoclastic 

imperious 

Correct answer:

murky

Explanation:

"Utopia" means "idealistic." It is therefore a synonym of "idealistic," so to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these has the same meaning as "opaque." Well, "opaque" means not transparent, cloudy, murky, not clear. Additionally, "jubilant" means very happy and celebratory; "imperious" means arrogant and domineering, assuming power for oneself; "perfidious" means treacherous, not trustworthy, duplicitous; "iconoclastic" means involving an attack on long-held and beloved beliefs.

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