"Voracious" means greedy, having a large appetite. "Voracious" and "greedy" are synonyms, so to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these answer choices is a synonym of "slovenly." The correct answer is "messy." "Slovenly" means having a messy and dirty appearance.

"Pristine" means completely spotless, immaculate, totally clean without any mess. So, "pristine" and "clean" are synonyms. Which of these words is a synonym of "parched?" The correct answer is "dry," because "parched" means dried out due to heat and lack of water.

"Fortuitous" means fortunate, lucky, owed to good luck. It is therefore a synonym of "lucky." So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is a synonym of "gallant." Well, "gallant" means chivalrous, honorable, brave and heroic. Additionally, "wicked" means evil; "generous" means giving and kind; "absent" means not present, not here.

The adjective "overt" means obvious, easily noticeable, not hidden, or "blatant." These two words are synonyms, so to solve this analogy you need to figure out which of these words has the same meaning as "avoid." The correct answer is "avert" which means avoid, turn away from. Additionally, "convert" means change; "revert" means change back to a previous state; an "advert" is a commercial; "invert" means flip upside down, turn to face the opposite direction.

"Lethargic" and "sluggish" are synonyms of one another, both words mean lacking energy, feeling tired. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is a synonym of "penitent." "Penitent" means feeling sorry or wanting to make amends for something done wrong. This is very similar in meaning to "contrite." Additionally, "precocious" means gifted, unusually talented for one so young; "dormant" means inactive, asleep, at rest; "audacious" means bold, risky, fearless; "poignant" means making one feel emotional or 'moved'.

"Legitimate" and "valid" are synonyms, both words mean officially acceptable, not fake. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is the best available synonym for "penchant." Well, a "penchant" is a preference, a particular liking of something, a fondness. Additionally, a "memento" is a souvenir; "adulation" is praise and respect; "clemency" is mercy, forgiveness, official pardon for a crime; a "tirade" is a long and angry speech directed at something.

The adjective "preposterous" means ridiculous, so silly as to be hard to believe, absurd. "Preposterous" and "absurd" are therefore synonyms, so to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is a synonym of "grotesque." Well, "grotesque" means repulsive, gross, or disgusting. Additionally, "dynamic" means having energy, powerful; "tame" means not wild, domesticated, not dangerous; "relevant" means related to the matter at hand; "awkward" means uncomfortable in social situations.

"Fusion" is the process by which two things are "joined." So, to solve this analogy you need to determine what "fission" is the process of. The correct answer is that "fission" is the process by which two things are "split."

"Desist" and "halt" are synonyms, both words mean stop, stop doing something. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words is a synonym for "trim." Well, "trim" means cut, make shorter. So, the correct answer is "prune." Additionally, "linger" means stay behind; "gall" means irritate, annoy; "confine" means imprison; "befuddle" means confuse.

To begin with "relegate" and "demote" both mean to move something to an inferior position, to make of inferior status. So, to solve this analogy you need to figure out the best possible synonym for "obliterate." Well, "obliterate" means eradicate, completely destroy.