"Coy" means pretending to be shy or acting shy. It is loosely a synonym of "shy," so to solve this analogy, you need to determine which of these words is loosely a synonym of "deceptive," which means dishonest and trying to trick others. The correct answer is "misleading," which means making untrue things seem as if they are true. Additionally, "mundane" means ordinary and boring; "bellicose" means aggressive and desiring war or conflict; "detrimental" means causing harm, hurtful, or getting in the way of the progress of something; and "loathsome" means detestable and deserving of hatred.

"Menial" and "lowly" are synonyms: both words refer to work and mean requiring little skill or expertise. So, to solve this analogy, you need to determine which of the answer choices has the same meaning as "insular." "Insular" sounds like "insulated" and "island," and this isn't a coincidence: the words stem from the same Latin root. You can think of "insular" as meaning culturally isolated, as if on an island—narrow-minded, ignorant of the wider world, and uninterested in the experience of others. This is very similar in meaning to "parochial." This term can refer to an area encompassed by a religious parish, which is often rural, or (more metaphorically), it can also mean narrow-minded. Additionally, "alluring" means tempting and attractive; "lethargic" means lacking energy or enthusiasm; "pervasive" means spread throughout; and "assiduous" means painstaking, showing great care and attention to detail, and meticulous. 

"Oscillate" and "fluctuate" are synonyms: both words mean to vary or to move back and forth. To solve this analogy, you need to determine which of the answer choices has the same meaning as "infatuated." "Infatuated" means enamored, in love with, or deeply attracted to. The correct answer is thus "besotted," which means in love with. Additionally, "taciturn" means quiet and saying little; "exasperated" means deeply frustrated with; "imbued" means filled with; and "adulterated" means edited or changed, and made impure as a result. 

"Glen" means narrow valley. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words is closest in meaning to "undertaker." Well, an "undertaker" is a funeral direction, someone who prepares bodies to be buried and oversees funeral preparations. This is identical in meaning to "mortician." Additionally, "pedagogue" means teacher; "assailant" means attacker; "attorney" means lawyer; "parishioner" means member of a church parish community. 

"Hoary" and "trite" are synonyms, both words mean overused and cliched, (of an idea) unoriginal and uninspiring. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words has the same meaning as "nescient." Well, "nescient" means lacking knowledge, so the correct answer is "ignorant."

"Base" and "ignoble" are synonyms, both words mean not honorable, having no moral purpose, devoid of virtue. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words has the same meaning as "aflutter." Well, "aflutter" means caused to feel anxious, excited, or "nervous." Additionally, "rowdy" means boisterous, noisy and badly-behaved; "content" means satisfied, happy with things the way they are.

"Denude" means "strip", remove covering, remove a layer. To solve this analogy you therefore need to determine which of these words is a synonym of "estrange." Well, "estrange" means to make someone feel like a stranger, to cause someone to feel no longer close with. This is very similar in definition to "alienate," to make someone feel alien. Additionally, "inundate" means flood, overwhelm; "besmirch" means dirty, spoil, ruin the innocence or reputation of; "lionize" means praise, make out to be a hero; "garble" means mix-up, jumble. 

An "exemplar" is an example, a "model" of, a symbol of how to behave. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is a synonym of "apothecary." Well, an "apothecary" is a "pharmacy" or a "pharmacist," a place which or person whom dispenses medicine. Although it is worth noting that "apothecary" is a somewhat antiquated term. Additionally, an "edifice" is a building. 

"Captious" means (of a person) likely to find fault with things, highly "critical." So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words has the same meaning as "harsh." The correct answer is "draconian," which means (of rules or punishment) overly strict and "harsh." Additionally, "celestial" means divine, heavenly; "prostrate" means lying flat; "ribald" means vulgar, rude and offensive; "resilient" means able to bounce back from setbacks. 

"Faculty" and "aptitude" are synonyms, both words refer to someone's level of ability or skill. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is a synonym of "dowager." Well, a "dowager" is an aristocratic woman who retains her title after her husband has died. So, a "dowager" is a "widow."