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Example Questions
Example Question #361 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Seemly is to appropriate as __________ is to tasteless.
timely
homely
youthful
tawdry
sedate
tawdry
The adjective "seemly" means apt, appropriate, proper and suitable, fitting with what is generally accepted as in good taste. This is a synonym of "appropriate" so to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these answer choices is the best synonym for "tasteless" which means lacking in good-taste. The correct answer is "tawdry" which means showy but cheap, tasteless and poor quality. Additionally, "timely" means occurring at the right time, appropriate; "youthful" means young; "homely" means plain, unattractive; "sedate" means relaxed, slow and steady, easygoing.
Example Question #362 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Cutthroat is to __________ as whimsical is to fanciful.
succinct
dynamic
juvenile
serene
competitive
competitive
"Whimsical" and "fanciful" are loosely synonyms of one another. "Whimsical" means playful and quaint, silly but appealing. "Fanciful" means playfully unrealistic. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is closest to being a synonym of "cutthroat." Well, "cutthroat" means viciously "competitive." The correct answer is therefore "competitive." Additionally, "serene" means peaceful; "succinct" means brief, 'to the point'; "dynamic" means forceful, energetic; "juvenile" means immature, young.
Example Question #363 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Berserk is to wild as __________ is to wicked.
dastardly
seldom
pristine
charismatic
unrepentant
dastardly
"Berserk" means out of control, crazy, "wild." So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is a synonym of "wicked" (evil, malicious). The correct answer is "dastardly," which has the same meaning. Additionally, "pristine" means immaculate, spotless, completely clean; "seldom" means rarely; "charismatic" means charming, having a personality that others find interesting and attractive; "unrepentant" means remorseless, not feeling sorry for something one has done wrong.
Example Question #364 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Concierge is to __________ as facet is to aspect.
alumnus
magnate
secretary
doorman
waiter
doorman
"Facet" and "aspect" are synonyms of one another, both words refer to a particular feature or part of something. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is a synonym of "concierge." The correct answer is "doorman." Additionally, a "magnate" is a successful and wealthy person in business; an "alumnus" is a graduate, someone who has graduated from an institution of learning.
Example Question #365 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Deplete is to exhaust as __________ is to gather.
mock
conciliate
savor
deliberate
flock
flock
"Deplete" and "exhaust" are synonyms of one another, both words mean to use up the supply of something, to run out of something. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words is a synonym of "gather." Well, "gather" means come together, assemble, converge, rally. The answer choice that matches this definition is "flock." Additionally, "savor" means enjoy; "mock" means make fun of, tease; "deliberate" means think deeply and carefully about; "conciliate" means appease, make someone no longer angry.
Example Question #366 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Figurine is to statuette as __________ is to grotto.
cliff
tree
friend
foe
cave
cave
A "statuette" is a small statue, a small model of something. This is the same definition as "figurine," so these two words are synonyms. Which of these words has the same definition as "grotto?" The correct answer is that a "grotto" is a "cave", a cavern, an attractive-looking underground area. Additionally, "foe" means nemesis, rival, enemy.
Example Question #367 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Bluff is to cliff as plateau is to __________.
estuary
mesa
knoll
stream
grove
mesa
"Bluff" and "cliff" are synonyms of one another. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is a synonym of "plateau." The correct answer is "mesa." Both "plateau" and "mesa" are used to describe an area of elevated land that is flat and stretches for long distances. Additionally, a "stream" is a narrow river; an "estuary" is the mouth of a river, where the river meets the ocean; a "knoll" is a small, grassy hill; a "grove" is a small collection of trees.
Example Question #368 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Convenient is to __________ as foolish is to daft.
suitable
current
indispensable
lilliputian
deranged
suitable
"Foolish" and "daft" are synonyms of one another, both words mean stupid, unwise, not smart. So, which of these words is a synonym of "convenient?" Well, "convenient" means fitting, appropriate, (of a situation) happening at the right time. This is very close to the definition of "suitable." Additionally, "deranged" means insane, crazy; "current" means happening now, modern, contemporary; "indispensable" means vital, needed, so important that it cannot be done without; "lilliputian" means very small, tiny.
Example Question #369 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Buckle is to fasten as exhume is to __________.
carp
classify
interdict
disinter
usurp
disinter
"Buckle" and "fasten" are synonyms of one another, both words mean to attach someone to something else by securely joining. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is a synonym of "exhume." Well, "exhume" means to dig up a body from a grave. This is identical in definition to "disinter." Additionally, "carp" means complain; "usurp" means forcefully take over power or control from; "interdict" means prohibit, not allow something to be done; "classify" means arrange into groups.
Example Question #370 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Infidel is to nonbeliever as __________ is to lair.
queue
glitch
lull
den
fowl
den
"Infidel" and "nonbeliever" are synonyms, both words refer to someone who is not part of an aforementioned faith. So, which of these words has the same meaning as "lair?" The correct answer is "den." Both "lair" and "den" are used to refer to a place where an animal makes its home. Additionally, "queue" means line for waiting; "lull" means temporary period of inactivity; "glitch" means error, malfunction; "fowl" means bird that is used to provide food for humans.
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