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Example Question #211 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Complete this analogy.
__________ is to match as drench is to shower.
Flammable
Singe
Encumber
Grouse
Prune
Singe
A "shower" would likely make one very wet or "drench" one. To "drench" means to soak with water, to be completely wet. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these might be caused by a match. Well, a "singe" is a minor burn, so this is the correct answer. Additionally, "prune" means trim, cut into a more orderly arrangement; "grouse" means carp, complain; "encumber" means burden, weigh down with; "flammable" means able to be lit on fire, likely to catch fire.
Example Question #212 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Complete this analogy.
Reify is to real as spay is to _______________.
poised
neuter
sterile
soluble
desiccated
sterile
To "reify" is to make something "real" or more "real." So, to solve this analogy you need to determine what it is that you make happen by "spaying" something. Well, to "spay" means to "neuter," to make "sterile," to make no longer able to have babies. Additionally, "poised" means calm and under control in a stressful situation, dignified; "desiccated" means dry, made dry by excessive heat; "soluble" means able to be dissolved in water.
Example Question #171 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Err is to mistake as prognosticate is to _____________.
film
offering
item
child
prediction
prediction
To "err" is to make a "mistake," to do something in error. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine what it is that you make if you "prognosticate." Well, to "prognosticate" is to make a "prediction" about the future.
Example Question #172 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Hypothermia is to cold as __________ is to oxidation.
rust
erosion
mist
precipitation
breeze
rust
"Hypothermia" is an extremely dangerous medical condition resulting from prolonged exposure to the "cold." So, if "hypothermia" is caused by the "cold," what does "oxidation" cause? Well, "oxidation" is the process by which something is made "rusty," how "rust" is formed. Additionally, "erosion" is the process of reducing or moving something through prolonged exposure to wind or waves; "precipitation" is rainfall.
Example Question #173 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Gratuity is to beneficial as solace is to ______________.
endangering
frightening
condescending
comforting
invigorating
comforting
A "gratuity" is a perk, some special right or advantage conveyed on someone. A "gratuity" is "beneficial" (helpful, useful), so to solve this analogy you need to determine what "solace" is. Well, "solace" is relief or consolation offered in a time of hardship or suffering. "Solace" is therefore "comforting." Additionally, "condescending" means rude and based on the premise that the speaker knows better than the person being spoken to; "invigorating" means energizing, giving vigor to.
Example Question #174 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Allergy is to sneezing as injury is to __________.
limping
disclosing
falling
coughing
running
limping
An "allergy" is a notable cause of "sneezing," or, in other words, sneezing can be a symptom of allergies. There is a direct cause and effect relationship in this case. So, to solve this question you must figure out what a symptom of an injury would be. Injuries to the leg aerate main cause of a person "limping" or walking with an impeded gait.
Example Question #175 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Scurvy is to malnutrition as emphysema is to __________.
drinking
eating
smoking
running
swimming
smoking
"Scurvy" is a disease caused by lack of vitamins and "malnutrition." "Malnutrition" is not having a sufficient supply of healthy or useful food. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these causes "emphysema." Well, "emphysema" is a lung disease marked by inability to breathe. It is primarily caused by "smoking."
Example Question #1 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity
Corpulent is to fat as diminutive is to __________.
monstrous
cute
big
small
possessive
small
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 #2 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity
Enumerate is to list as bombastic is to __________.
intransigent
jubilant
lethargic
verbose
laconic
verbose
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 #3 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity
Polemical is to argumentative as serene is to __________.
sad
remorseful
whimsical
peaceful
angry
peaceful
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.
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