To "rue" something means to regret it, so to solve this analogy you have to determine the best available synonym for somber. "Somber" means gloomy and serious, so the correct answer is “grave.” For clarification, "jaunty" and "merry" are synonyms that both mean happy and cheerful; "bountiful" and "plentiful" both mean to have more than enough.

"Squalid" and "wretched" are synonyms of one another and describe the condition of a place as dirty and filthy. To solve this analogy you have to determine the best available synonym for venerable. "Venerable" means respected and, usually old. For clarification, "admonished," "criticized," and "condemned" are all synonyms of one another; "deified" means made god-like.

"Procure" and "obtain" are synonyms that both mean to gain or get something, so to solve this analogy you have to find the best synonym for nimble. "Nimble" means flexible and agile. For clarification, "cantankerous" means grumpy; "outlandish" means large and excessive; "pious" means deeply religious.

"Mercurial" is a synonym of "unpredictable," so to solve this analogy you have to identify the best available synonym for livid. To be "livid" means to be very angry, which is most similar in meaning to “irate.” For clarification, "nomadic" refers to a lifestyle characterized by wandering; "garrulous" means talkative.

"Merge" and "blend" are synonyms of one another, so to solve this analogy you have to determine the best available synonym for condone. To "condone" something means to allow it. For clarification, "despise" means hate; "remedy" means to fix; "allude" means to hint at something.

"Languid" is a synonym of "slow," so to solve this analogy you have to determine the best available synonym for choleric. To be "choleric" is to be bad-tempered or easily irritated, so the correct answer is “irritable.”

"Brash" is a synonym of "bold," so to solve this analogy you have to identify which of these answer choices is the best synonym for obsolete. "Obsolete" means no longer of any use, outdated so the correct synonym is “archaic” which has the same meaning. For clarification portly and corpulent both describe someone who is fat; comely means cute and pulchritudinous means beautiful.

"Bewildered" is a synonym for "confused," so to solve this analogy you have to identify the best available synonym for pact. A "pact" is an agreement reached between two or more parties, so the correct answer is “agreement.” For clarification, "argument" and "dispute" are synonyms; "tirade" and "diatribe" are synonyms. A "tirade" is a verbal attack against someone.

"Placate" and "appease" are synonyms that both mean to pacify or satisfy somebody. To solve this analogy you have to determine which of these answer choices is the best synonym of arid. "Arid" means very dry.

"Belligerent" is a synonym of "aggressive," so to solve this analogy you have to determine the best available synonym for deficient. To be "deficient" in something is to be lacking. For clarification, "miserly" describes someone who is not generous; "portentous" means arrogant or self-important.