Exaggeration and hyperbole are synonyms that both mean to overstate something. So to solve this analogy you have to determine which of the answer choices is the best synonym for peaceable. Peaceable means friendly and disposed toward avoiding conflict, the correct answer is therefore “amicable” which means friendly and disinclined toward conflict. For clarification, "quaint" means cute and old-fashioned; "parsimonious" means frugal and economical.

Ostentatious means luxurious and showy which is a quality that would usually describe a palace. So to solve this analogy you have to determine which of these answer choices is a quality usually associated with a hovel. A hovel is a shack; a small, dirty and poor home. The correct answer is therefore “dirty.” For clarification, "luscious" means succulent; "whimsical" means quirky; "lofty" means ambitious or big.

A dollar is a type of currency so to solve this analogy you have to determine which of these answer choices a cartographer is a type of. A "cartographer" is someone who makes maps so the correct answer is “profession” which is a synonym for job.

Spiteful and malicious are synonyms that describe mean and hurtful behavior. So to solve this analogy you have to determine which of these answer choices is a synonym for noise. The correct answer is therefore “din.” A “din” is a loud, persistent noise. For clarification, "wanton" means random.

To hold something in esteem means to respect and admire it. So to solve this analogy you have to figure out which one of the answer choices is most similar in meaning to “to hold someone in contempt.” To have contempt for someone means you dislike and are disgusted by it. So the correct answer is “disgust.” For clarification, "apathy" means not caring.

Amity means friendliness and so describes the sort of relationship that would be experienced between two friends. So to solve this analogy you have to determine which of the answer choices best describes the sort of relationship experienced by two enemies. This should lead you to “animosity” which means hostility or ill-feeling. For clarification, "ludicrou"s means absurd; "vitality" means youthfulness and energy; "homeopathy" is a type of disease treatment system in which natural remedies are of primary importance; "judicial" means to be fair and wise in making decisions.

An orator is someone skilled at public speaking and a virtuoso is someone who is skilled at anything in particular, so an orator is a type of virtuoso. A "charlatan" is an imposter and is therefore a type of “fraudster.”

To “abscond” means to run away or flee. For clarification, "profound" means deep and meaningful; "ameliorate" means to relieve; "obdurate" means stubborn.

“Seminal” means ground-breaking work. For clarification, "soliloquy" is part of a play in which a character talks alone to the audience; "sardonic" means ironic and whimsical; "sensual" means relating to physical pleasure.

To take “umbrage” means to take offense and resent somebody.