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Example Question #171 : Analogies
Dog is to domesticated as wolf is to __________.
predatory
frightening
vicious
dangerous
feral
feral
“Domesticated” is an adjective that means tame, and “dog” is an example of tame animal. Since “wolf” is an example of untamed animal, we’re looking for a word that has the closest meaning to “untamed.” And while wild animals can often be “dangerous,” “predatory,” “frightening,” or “vicious,” only “feral” is an adjective that means wild and untamed.
Of the answer choices, “feral” is the best choice.
Example Question #172 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
__________ is to engagement ring as utensil is to knife.
Anchor
Heirloom
Felony
Misdemeanor
Penalty
Heirloom
A "knife" is an example of a "utensil" (a small household instrument), so to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these an "engagement ring" is an example of. The correct answer is a "heirloom," which is something valuable that is handed down within a family from generation to generation. Additionally, an "anchor" is something used to weigh something down or make sure it does not move; a "penalty" is a punishment; a "felony" is a serious crime; a "misdemeanor" is a minor offense, a less serious crime.
Example Question #173 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Carnivore is to wolf as herbivore is to __________.
grass
shark
cow
meat
cafe
cow
A "wolf" is an example of a "carnivore" (meat-eater), so to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is an example of a "herbivore" (plant-eater). The correct answer is "cow."
Example Question #174 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Vertebrate is to human as invertebrate is to __________.
whale
octopus
moose
dog
lion
octopus
A "vertebrate" is an animal with a backbone. This includes all the answer choices you see here (as well as humans), except "octopus." An "octopus" is an example of an "invertebrate" because it has no backbone.
Example Question #175 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Lead is to metal as __________ is to gas.
zinc
oxygen
aluminum
copper
iron
oxygen
"Lead" is an example of a "metal." So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is an example of a "gas." The correct answer is "oxygen."
Example Question #176 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Catamaran is to __________ as blacksmith is to tradesman.
subject
religion
occupation
animal
boat
boat
A "blacksmith" is someone who makes and shapes iron by hand. This is an example of a "tradesman." So, to solve this analogy which of these answer choices is a "catamaran" an example of? Well, a "catamaran" is a "boat" with twin-hulls. So, the correct answer is "boat." Additionally, "occupation" means job, vocation, profession, what someone does for a living.
Example Question #177 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Leek is to onion as yam is to __________.
farmer
fruit
potato
dinner
meal
potato
A "leek" is an example of an "onion," so to solve this analogy you merely need to determine what a "yam" is an example of. The correct answer is "potato."
Example Question #178 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Hydrogen is to gas as __________ is to solid.
liquid
fluid
nitrogen
copper
oxygen
copper
"Hydrogen" is an element and a "gas." So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is an element and "solid." The correct answer is "copper," which is a solid metal element. Additionally, "oxygen" and "nitrogen" are both gases; "fluid" means either liquid or gas, but not a solid.
Example Question #179 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Brother is to kin as __________ is to criminal.
mendicant
aviator
constable
teacher
outlaw
outlaw
"Kin" means family member. So, a "brother" is an example of "kin." To solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is an example of a "criminal." The correct answer is an "outlaw," someone who has broken the law and is on the run from the authorities. Additionally, "constable" means police officer; "aviator" means pilot of a plane; "mendicant" means beggar.
Example Question #180 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Jaguar is to cat as __________ is to dog.
loyal
quick
hunter
pack
hyena
hyena
A "jaguar" is a type of big "cat" native to South America. So, it is an example of a "cat." To solve this analogy you therefore need to determine which of these is an example of a type of "dog." The correct answer is "hyena."
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