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Example Question #71 : Antonyms
Complete this analogy.
Exorbitant is to ______________ as pejorative is to complimentary.
excessive
unconscionable
moderate
extortionate
prohibitive
moderate
"Pejorative" means having a disparaging, prejudiced, or insulting effect. It is therefore an antonym of "complimentary" (praising, flattering). So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words is an antonym of "exorbitant." Well, "exorbitant" means (of a price) unreasonably expensive. So, the correct answer is "moderate." Additionally, all the other answer choices are loosely synonyms of "exorbitant," although they have somewhat different meanings - "extortionate" means exorbitant; "prohibitive" means so expensive or abstruse as to prohibit most people from being included; "excessive" means unreasonably large or intense; "unconscionable" means immoral and completely unreasonable.
Example Question #72 : Antonyms
Complete this analogy.
Inimical is to advantageous as ________________ is to limpid.
ebullient
synthetic
homely
clear
opaque
opaque
"Inimical" means harmful, likely to cause trouble, disadvantageous. It is therefore an antonym of "advantageous" (favorable, working to one's advantage). So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words has the opposite meaning to "limpid" (clear, allowing light to pass through). The correct answer is "opaque," which means not allowing light to pass through, not clear. Additionally, "ebullient" means enthusiastic and excited; "synthetic" means chemically produced to mimic something natural; "homely" means plain, unattractive.
Example Question #73 : Antonyms
Complete this analogy.
Gaiety is to anguish as _____________ is to trustworthiness.
platitude
banality
perfidy
boor
fiasco
perfidy
"Gaiety" means cheerfulness, being happy and lighthearted. Whereas, "anguish" is intense sadness and suffering. These two terms are therefore antonyms, so which of these answer choices has the opposite meaning to "trustworthiness?" The correct answer is "perfidy," which means treachery, disloyalty. Additionally, "banality" is the condition of being unoriginal and mundane; a "fiasco" is a chaotic and disastrous event; a "boor" is a rude and obnoxious and uninteresting person; a "platitude" is an unoriginal and insincere remark.
Example Question #74 : Antonyms
Complete this analogy.
Imbecile is to mastermind as _____________ is to periphery.
hub
zenith
nadir
terse
fringe
hub
An "imbecile" is a fool, an extremely stupid person. A "mastermind" is a genius, someone who is the brains behind a plan or operation. These two words are therefore antonyms, so to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words is opposite in meaning to "periphery." Well, "periphery" means the fringes, on the edge, not in the center of something. So, the correct answer is "hub," which means center of activity. Additionally, "terse" means brief, 'to the point'; "fringe" means edge; "nadir" means low-point; "zenith" means high-point, moment of great personal triumph.
Example Question #75 : Antonyms
Complete this analogy.
Herculean is to ______________ as leery is to rash.
strenuous
facile
arduous
laborious
grueling
facile
"Leery" means overly cautious, wary. "Rash" means hasty, reckless, not thinking before acting. These two words are antonyms, so to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words has the opposite meaning to "herculean." Well, "herculean" means (of a task) very difficult and exhausting to accomplish. So, the correct answer is "facile," which means easy. Additionally, all the other answer choices are all synonyms of "herculean," they all refer to a job that is very difficult and tiring.
Example Question #76 : Antonyms
Complete this analogy.
Indigent is to affluent as _________________ is to inattentive.
timorous
lambent
truculent
scrupulous
taciturn
scrupulous
"Indigent" means poor, penniless, in need. "Affluent" means wealthy, rich, prosperous. These two words are therefore antonyms, so to solve this analogy you have to determine which of these words has the opposite meaning to "inattentive." Well, "inattentive" means careless, not paying attention to. So, the best available answer is "scrupulous," which means careful, diligent, meticulous, paying close attention to. Additionally, "truculent" means aggressive; "timorous" means easily scared; "taciturn" means silent, quiet; "lambent" means (of a light) flickering, glowing.
Example Question #77 : Antonyms
Complete this analogy.
Forebear is to _____________ as summit is to base.
benefactor
ancestor
progenitor
miser
descendant
descendant
The "summit" is the top of something, especially a mountain. And, the "base" is the bottom of something, especially a mountain. These two words are antonyms, so to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words has the opposite meaning to "forebear" (ancestor). The correct answer is "descendant." Additionally, "miser" means person who does not give generously to others, someone who is stingy with money; "benefactor" means person who provided the financial support for; "progenitor" means a person or idea from which all other things descend.
Example Question #78 : Antonyms
Complete this analogy.
Hale is to __________ as laconic is to verbose.
unhealthy
unlucky
unimpressed
unwilling
unlikely
unhealthy
"Laconic" means (of writing or speech) containing few words. "Verbose" means (of writing or speech) containing too many words. These words are therefore antonyms of one another, so to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words has the opposite meaning to "hale." Well, "hale" means strong, fit, and healthy. So, the correct answer is "unhealthy."
Example Question #79 : Antonyms
Complete this analogy.
Florid is to plain as thrifty is to __________.
acclaimed
prodigal
torpid
enthralled
slovenly
prodigal
"Florid" means ornate, excessively elaborate and decorated. It is therefore an antonym of "plain," so to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is an antonym of "thrifty." Well, "thrifty" means not inclined towards spending money, using money efficiently. So, the correct answer is "prodigal," which means wasteful, spending money freely and without concern. Additionally, "slovenly" means (of someone's appearance) messy and dirty, untidy, scruffy; "acclaimed" means widely praise; "enthralled" means captivated by and attracted to; "torpid" means lethargic, lacking energy.
Example Question #80 : Antonyms
Complete this analogy.
Negligence is to care as recidivism is to _____________.
mourning
dominance
timely
willpower
celebration
willpower
"Negligence" means showing improper "care" for something, allowing something under one's care to fall into a poor condition. It is therefore an antonym of "care," so to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words has the opposite meaning to "recidivism." Well, "recidivism" is falling back intro criminal or harmful behavior. It is therefore an antonym of "willpower."
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