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Example Question #241 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Emancipation is to freedom as venerable is to __________.
derided
encouraged
beloved
mocked
respected
respected
"Emancipation" is a synonym for freedom that you will have most likely encountered in history class in reference to the emancipation of the slaves. To solve this analogy you will have to find the best synonym for venerable. Someone that is "venerable" is old and well-respected. For clarification, "derided" and "mocked" are synonyms of one another; both mean to be made fun of.
Example Question #242 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Fathom is to understand as envelop is to __________.
posthumous
vilify
deny
surround
abridge
surround
"Fathom" is a synonym of "understand," so to solve this analogy you have to determine the best synonym for envelop. To "envelop" means to completely surround something. For clarification, "vilify" means to make someone or something seem evil; "abridge" means to edit and shorten; "posthumous" means after death.
Example Question #243 : Analogies
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Whimsical is to quirky as belligerent is to __________.
Unruffled
Aggressive
Calm
Composed
Pacified
Aggressive
"Whimsical" is a synonym of "quirky"; both words describe someone who is silly and unusual. So, to solve this analogy, one must find an adequate synonym for "belligerent." Someone who is "belligerent" is aggressive and combative. For clarification, the other four answer choices are all synonyms of one another and antonyms of "belligerent."
Example Question #244 : Analogies
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Penalty is to punishment as reward is to __________.
Prize
Laudable
Rebuke
Deserved
Criticism
Prize
"Penalty" is a synonym of "punishment." To solve this analogy, you have to determine the best synonym of "reward," which is “prize.” For clarification, "rebuke" means to scold, and "laudable" means deserving of praise.
Example Question #245 : Analogies
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Abominable is to detestable as comely is to __________.
Ugly
Fulsome
Infamous
Belligerent
Cute
Cute
"Abominable" and "detestable" are synonyms of one another; they both describe something horrific and monstrous. To solve this analogy, you need to find the best synonym of "comely." "Comely" means cute or attractive, so it is the correct answer. For clarification, "belligerent" means aggressive, "fulsome" means flattering or excessive, and "infamous" describes someone famous for having committed bad deeds.
Example Question #246 : Analogies
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Fringe is to edge as invention is to __________.
Stupidity
Miscellaneous
Innovation
Detrimental
Remorse
Innovation
"Fringe" and "edge" are synonyms of one another, so to solve this analogy, you have to determine the best available synonym of "ingenuity." "Invention" describes the act of designing and creating a new thing, often a device or a newly-designed thing, often a device, so the answer choice that is its closest synonym is "innovation," which can mean a new invention. For clarification, "detrimental" means harmful, "remorse" is a feeling of guilt and regret, and "miscellaneous" means varied, assorted, or random.
Example Question #247 : Analogies
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Indifferent is to apathetic as unique is to __________.
Biased
Subjective
Objective
Different
Unoriginal
Different
"Indifferent" is a synonym of "apathetic," and both mean not caring about the outcome of something. To solve this analogy, you need to determine the best available synonym of unique. "Unique" means original or distinct, so it is most similar in meaning to “different,” the correct answer. For clarification, "biased" and "subjective" are synonyms that each mean subject to personal opinion, and "objective," an antonym of "biased" and "subjective," means not biased.
Example Question #248 : Analogies
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Remiss is to careless as assuage is to __________.
Allude
Relieve
Abhor
Meander
Juxtapose
Relieve
"Remiss" is a synonym of "careless," so to solve this analogy, you have to identify the best available synonym of "assuage." "Assuage" means to make better, to calm or to relieve. For clarification, "abhor" means hate, "allude" means hint or suggest, "juxtapose" means put two different things together, and "meander" means move or flow in a winding, indirect manner.
Example Question #249 : Analogies
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Imperious is to arrogant as meek is to __________.
Proud
Bold
Brash
Timid
Boastful
Timid
"Imperious" is a synonym of "arrogant," so to solve this analogy, you need to determine the best synonym of "meek." "Meek" means weak and shy, so the correct answer is “timid.” For clarification, "brash" means bold, and "boastful" means arrogant.
Example Question #250 : Analogies
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Plunder is to steal as vend is to __________.
Dream
Manage
Sell
Loan
Buy
Sell
"Plunder" is a synonym of "steal," so to solve this analogy, you have to determine the best available synonym of "vend." "Vend" means “sell," so "sell" is the correct answer.
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