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Example Question #108 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Inflexible is to unyielding as hinder is to __________.
hamper
help
flexible
bemoan
honor
hamper
"Inflexible" and "unyielding" are synonyms that both mean rigid or impossible to change. To "hinder" something means to stand in the way of something happening. This is a synonym for “hamper.” For clarification, "bemoan" means to express dismay or grief.
Example Question #109 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Introverted is to shy as extroverted is to __________.
ashamed
miserly
timid
bashful
outgoing
outgoing
A "shy" person is "introverted," so you must identify which of the answer choices describes how someone who is "extroverted" might feel and act. This should lead you to “outgoing,” which is a synonym for "extroverted." For clarification, "timid" means shy; "miserly" means not generous; "bashful" means easily embarrassed.
Example Question #231 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Complete this analogy.
Eclectic is to diverse as revere is to __________.
haughty
venerate
inherit
propagate
disrespect
venerate
Eclectic and diverse are synonyms that both mean widespread and varied. So to solve this analogy you have to determine which of these answer choices is the best synonym for revere. Revere means to treat or hold somebody with admiration and respect. So the correct answer is “venerate” which means to respect somebody greatly. For clarification, "propagate" means to spread; "haughty" means bold.
Example Question #232 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Complete this analogy.
Avid is to ardent as emaciated is to __________.
delectable
jubilant
culinary
gaunt
satiated
gaunt
Avid and ardent are synonyms that both mean eager, keen or enthusiastic. So to solve this analogy you have to determine which of these answer choices is the best synonym for emaciated. Emaciated means dangerously skinny so the correct answer is “gaunt” which means extremely thin and bony. For clarification, "culinary" relates to food or cooking; "delectable" describes something delicious; "satiated" describes the feeling of being full or satisfied; "jubilant" means very happy.
Example Question #233 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Complete this analogy.
Enigma is to mystery as penurious is to __________.
domination
conflagration
destitution
imagination
celebration
destitution
Enigma and mystery are synonyms for one another that both mean not understood or puzzling. So to solve this analogy you must identify the best available synonym for penurious. Penurious means very poor so the correct answer is “destitution” which also means very poor or completely downtrodden to the point of deep impoverishment. For clarification, "conflagration" refers to a large fire or heated disagreement between two people or groups.
Example Question #234 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Complete this analogy.
Sagacious is to wise as malevolent is to __________.
good
foolish
brave
intelligent
evil
evil
Sagacious is another way of saying wise so to solve this analogy you have to determine which of the answer choices is the best synonym for malevolent. "Malevolent" means evil.
Example Question #235 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Complete this analogy.
Pygmy is to dwarf as lilliputian is to __________.
tiny
fat
tall
ugly
giant
tiny
Pygmy, dwarf, and lilliputian are all synonyms that loosely mean short or very small; the correct answer is “tiny.”
Example Question #21 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity
Complete this analogy.
Adversary is to opponent as zealous is to __________.
unabashed
felonious
fervent
unkind
unsure
fervent
Adversary is a synonym for opponent so you have to identify the best available synonym for zealous. To be zealous about something means to be feverish with enthusiasm. This should lead you to the correct answer which is “fervent.” For clarification, "felonious" means of or relation to the committing of crimes; "unabashed" means brazen or bold.
Example Question #236 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Complete this analogy.
Abrupt is to brusque as glimpse is to __________.
castigate
espy
profane
ignore
mourn
espy
Abrupt and brusque are synonyms that both mean sudden, blunt or unexpected. So to solve this analogy you have to determine which of the answer choices is the best available synonym for glimpse. To glimpse means to see, to have a quick look so the correct answer is “espy” which means suddenly see or detect something. For clarification, "castigate" means scold, tell-off; "mourn" means to express sadness for the loss of someone or something; "profane" means rude and disrespectful.
Example Question #237 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Complete this analogy.
Clear is to pellucid as unclear is to __________.
pedagogue
immutable
pariah
opaque
facile
opaque
Pellucid is a synonym for clear; so to solve this analogy you have to identify the best available synonym for unclear. This should lead you to the correct answer which is “opaque.” For clarification, "pedagogue" is a schoolteacher; a "pariah" is a social outcast; "facile" means easy; "immutable" means not changing or not able to be changed.
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