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Example Question #281 : Analogies
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Dodge is to avoid as whet is to __________.
fey
insignificant
mourn
stimulate
rebuke
stimulate
"Dodge" is a synonym of "avoid," so to solve this analogy, you have to determine the best available synonym of "whet." "Whet" means sharpen or kindle, so the correct answer is “stimulate." For clarification, "mourn" means to express sadness at the loss of someone or something, "rebuke" means to scold or tell-off, and "fey" means supernatural.
Example Question #282 : Analogies
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Escape is to run away as demote is to __________.
promote
enrage
relegate
corroborate
justify
relegate
"Escape" is a synonym of "run away," so to solve this analogy, you have to determine the best available synonym of "demotion." "Demote" means the opposite of "promote" and is most similar to “relegate," which means downgrade. For clarification, "enrage" means to make angry, "justify" means give grounds for or vindicate, and "corroborate" means verify or confirm.
Example Question #283 : Analogies
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Bewildering is to confusing as ponderous is to __________.
cumbersome
airy
absolute
jubilant
light
cumbersome
"Bewildering" and "confusing" are synonyms, so to solve this analogy, you have to determine the best available synonym of "ponderous." Ponderous means dense and heavy or burdensome, so the correct answer is “cumbersome,” which also means burdensome. For clarification, "airy" is a synonym of the adjective "light," "jubilant" means very happy, and "absolute" means utter or complete.
Example Question #284 : Analogies
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Bizarre is to abnormal as dismal is to __________.
portly
wanton
gloomy
absurd
caustic
gloomy
"Bizarre" and "abnormal" are two synonyms that both mean weird or not normal. To solve this analogy, you have to determine the best synonym of "dismal." "Dismal" means sad, pathetic and gloomy, so "gloomy" is the correct answer. For clarification, "absurd" means ridiculous, "wanton" means random, "portly" means stout or fat, and "caustic" means scathing or critical.
Example Question #285 : Analogies
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Eliminated is to abolished as affectionate is to __________.
potential
cold
generous
warm
jealous
warm
"Eliminated" and "abolished" are synonyms that both mean repealed or gotten rid of. To solve this analogy, you have to determine the best synonym of "affectionate." "Affectionate" means easily showing affection or kind-hearted, and is closest in meaning to “warm.” When used to describe a person or action, "warm" means kind or loving.
Example Question #286 : Analogies
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Caustic is to abrasive as worldly is to ___________.
religious
devout
pious
knowledgeable
hedonistic
knowledgeable
"Caustic" and "abrasive" are synonyms that both describe a substance that is able to clean something by rubbing against it, or someone who is scornful or derisive. To solve this analogy, you have to identify the best available synonym of "worldly." "Worldly" means possessing good knowledge of the world or having to do with material things as opposed to spiritual things, and is most similar in meaning to “knowledgeable.” For clarification, "pious," "devout" and "religious" are all synonyms of one another, and "hedonistic" refers to someone who solely pursues pleasure.
Example Question #287 : Analogies
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Commotion is to disorder as lewdness is to __________.
lofty
obscene
confounding
polite
irate
obscene
"Commotion" and "disorder" are two synonyms that both mean chaos or mayhem, so to solve this analogy, you have to determine the best available synonym of "lewdness." "Lewdness" means impoliteness, rudeness,or obscenity, so "obscenity" is the correct answer. For clarification, "confounding" means surprising or confusing, "lofty" means high, noble, or haughty, and "irate" means angry.
Example Question #288 : Analogies
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Compile is to assemble as expunge is to __________.
write
delete
subjugate
carry
replicate
delete
"Compile" and "assemble" are synonyms that both mean bring together or put together. To solve this analogy, you have to determine the best available synonym of "expunge." "Expunge" means delete or remove from records, so "delete" is the correct answer. For clarification, "write" is an antonym of "expunge," "replicate" means to copy or to imitate, "subjugate" means oppress or dominate, and "abnormal" means not normal or weird.
Example Question #289 : Analogies
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Abstemious is to restrained as prodigious is to __________.
sizable
miserable
meticulous
monotonous
miserly
sizable
Someone who is "abstemious" practices restraint, so "abstemious" and "restrained" are synonyms. For clarification, "restraint" is the ability to deny oneself something one wants. To solve this analogy, you have to determine the answer choice most similar in meaning to "prodigious." "Prodigious" means sizable or very impressive, so "sizable" is the correct answer. For further clarification, "meticulous" means careful, "miserly" means stingy or not generous, "miserable" means very sad, and "monotonous" means boring or predictable.
Example Question #290 : Analogies
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Passion is to fervor is to as conspirator is to __________.
accomplice
enemy
adversary
rival
opponent
accomplice
"Passion" is a synonym of "fervor," so to solve this analogy, you have to identify the best available synonym of "conspirator." A "conspirator" is a member of a group committed to some illegal action. It is most similar in meaning to “accomplice," which means a person who helps someone commit a crime. For clarification, "rival," "opponent," "enemy," and "adversary" are all synonyms and each mean foe.
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