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Example Question #501 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Rail is to extol as __________ is to disassemble.
indict
benefit
array
originate
cater
array
"Rail" means to launch into a verbal attack against. Whereas, "extol" means to laud, to praise something. These two words are therefore antonyms because they have opposite meanings, so to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is an antonym of "disassemble." Well, "disassemble" means to take apart, to separate. So, the correct answer is "array," which means to arrange, assemble, put together, line up. Additionally, "benefit" means help, provide an advantage; "indict" means formally accuse of a crime; "originate" means come from; "cater" means satisfy, meet the specific needs of someone.
Example Question #502 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Voluminous is to small as temerity is to __________.
avaricious
rebelliousness
shyness
boldness
concern
shyness
"Voluminous" means very big, so it is an antonym of small. To solve this analogy you have to find the best antonym for temerity. "Temerity" means boldness, so the correct answer is “shyness.” For clarification, "avaricious" means greedy.
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