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Example Question #21 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity
Complete this analogy.
Aloof is to distant as fundamental is to __________.
absolve
essential
pulchritudinous
menacing
sufficient
essential
"Aloof" is a synonym of "distant" and is used to describe someone who is hard to reach or affect. To solve this analogy you have to identify the best synonym of fundamental. "Fundamental" means basic or essential. For clarification, "sufficient" means enough; "menacing" means threatening; "absolve" means to remove blame; "pulchritudinous" means very beautiful.
Example Question #22 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity
Complete this analogy.
Unclear is to ambiguous as capricious is to __________.
recalcitrant
impulsive
whimsical
outgoing
nomadic
impulsive
"Unclear" and "ambiguous" are synonyms of one another, so to solve this analogy you have to identify the best synonym for capricious. "Capricious" means impulsive or unpredictable. For clarification, "whimsical" means silly or quirky; "outgoing" refers to someone who is sociable; "nomadic" describes a wandering lifestyle; "recalcitrant" means disobedient.
Example Question #231 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Plenty is to ample as solitude is to __________.
subservient
None of these answers
community
isolation
dominant
isolation
"Plenty" is a synonym of "ample;" both mean to have sufficient or more than enough. To solve this analogy you have to find the best synonym for solitude. "Solitude" is time spent alone, so the correct synonym is “isolation.” For clarification, "subservient" means eager to obey, of lesser importance.
Example Question #232 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Bellicose is to aggressive as capricious is to __________.
ridiculous
insulting
impulsive
confident
demanding
impulsive
"Bellicose" and aggressive are synonyms of one another, so to solve this analogy you have to identify the best synonym for capricious. "Capricious" means unpredictable and impulsive. For clarification, "insulting" means rude and offensive.
Example Question #233 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Colossal is to big as calamity is to __________.
normal
blessing
disaster
grace
portentous
disaster
"Colossal" is a synonym of "big," so to solve this analogy you need to determine the best synonym for calamity. A "calamity" is a disaster. For clarification, "portentous" means warning, foreboding, ominous.
Example Question #234 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Encumber is to restrain as lavish is to __________.
parsimonious
harangue
miserly
rebuke
plentiful
plentiful
"Encumber" and "restrain" are synonyms that both mean to hold back, to make more difficult. To solve this analogy you have to determine the best synonym for lavish. "Lavish" means plentiful, extravagant or excessively generous. For clarification, "miserly" and "parsimonious" mean stingy or tight with money; "harangue" and "rebuke" both mean to criticize.
Example Question #235 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Audacious is to bold as toxic is to __________.
Healthy
Delicious
Cantankerous
Poisonous
Satisfying
Poisonous
Audacious is a synonym of bold, so to solve this analogy you have to determine the best synonym for toxic. Something that is toxic is poisonous and harmful. For clarification, cantankerous means ill-tempered.
Example Question #236 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Instigate is to provoke as simulate is to __________.
donate
implicate
replicate
None of these answers
irate
replicate
"Instigate" and "provoke" are synonyms that both describe the action of starting something. To solve this analogy you have to identify the best synonym for simulate. "Simulate" means copy or replicate. For clarification, "irate" means very angry; "implicate" means associate, involve, or blame.
Example Question #237 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Debate is to argue as candid is to __________.
allow
fair
trade
propose
honest
honest
"Argue" and "debate" are synonyms of one another, so to solve this analogy you have to determine the best synonym for candid. "Candid" means frank or honest.
Example Question #238 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Brotherhood is to fellowship as hatred is to __________.
insanity
fear
None of these answers
animosity
enamored
animosity
"Brotherhood" and "fellowship" are synonyms of one another; both words are used to describe a feeling of community and goodwill, particularly among men. To solve this analogy you have to determine the best synonym for "hatred." The correct answer is “animosity,” which means hatred, or ill-feeling. For clarification, "enamored" means in love with.
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