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Example Question #206 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Mimic is to imitate as masticate is to __________.
See
Jump
Hear
Chew
Think
Chew
"Mimic" are "imitate" are synonyms that both mean to copy, so to solve this analogy you have to determine the best available synonym for masticate. Masticate is a verb that means to chew.
Example Question #207 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Inclement is to stormy as ingenious is to _________.
Impervious
Magical
Winsome
Clever
Threatening
Clever
"Inclement" is a synonym for stormy so to solve this analogy you have to identify the best available synonym for ingenious. Ingenious means particularly clever or inventive so the correct answer is “clever.” For clarification, impervious means not able to be penetrated; winsome means charming.
Example Question #208 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Inveterate is to habitual as iniquity is to __________.
Promotion
Justice
Declaration
Help
Sin
Sin
"Inveterate" and habitual are synonyms that both mean fixed in practice, firmly established. So, to solve this analogy you have to determine the best available synonym for iniquity. Iniquity means sin or evil.
Example Question #209 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Euphoric is to elated as predisposed is to __________.
Regardless
Poignant
Wanton
Joyful
Prone
Prone
"Euphoric" and elated are synonyms that both describe deep happiness so to solve this analogy you have to determine the best available synonym for predisposed. To be predisposed to something means to be prone or previously inclined towards something, so the correct answer is “prone.” For clarification, wanton means random; poignant means deep and meaningful.
Example Question #210 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Dogmatic is to hidebound as raucous is to __________.
Winsome
Unkind
Noisy
Antagonistic
Smelly
Noisy
"Dogmatic" and "hidebound" are synonyms that both mean extremely opinionated and rigid in beliefs so to solve this analogy you must determine the best available synonym for raucous. Raucous means unpleasantly loud and harsh-sounding so the correct answer is “noisy.” For clarification, winsome means charming; antagonistic means aggressive or hostile.
Example Question #211 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Confound is to frustrate as daft is to __________.
Debonair
Foolish
Acrimonious
Suspicious
Unkind
Foolish
"Confound" is a synonym for frustrate so to solve this analogy you have to determine which of the answer choices is the best available synonym for daft. Daft means silly or foolish. For clarification, acrimonious means bitter and hostile; debonair means suave and elegant.
Example Question #212 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Accentuate is to emphasize as peccadillo is to __________.
First draft
Spoiled meat
Gross miscalculation
Minor offense
Fish merchant
Minor offense
Accentuate and emphasize are synonyms that both mean highlight so to solve this analogy you have to identify the best available synonym for peccadillo. Peccadillo is defined as a minor offense. For clarification, gross in this context means obviously wrong; spoiled means ruined or inedible.
Example Question #213 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Calumny is to defamation as delude is to __________.
Accept
Mislead
Suppose
Condone
Augment
Mislead
Calumny and defamation are synonyms that both describe the act of slandering or insulting someone’s reputation; therefore, in order to solve this analogy you need to determine the best available synonym for delude. To delude someone means to mislead or deceive them so the correct answer is “mislead.” For clarification, condone means support or allow; augment means increase or add to.
Example Question #214 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Erudite is to knowledgeable as audacious is to __________.
Ashamed
Daring
Bashful
Severe
Timid
Daring
"Erudite" is a synonym for knowledgeable so to solve this analogy you have to determine the best available synonym for audacious. Audacious means bold and daring. For clarification, bashful and timid both mean shy; severe means extreme.
Example Question #215 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Sordid is to dirty as immaculate is to __________.
Wanton
Messy
Clean
Antagonistic
Profound
Clean
"Sordid" and dirty are synonyms where in this context dirty means immoral and distasteful behavior. To solve this analogy you therefore have to identify the best synonym for immaculate. Immaculate means clean or without flaws so the correct answer is “clean.” For clarification, wanton means random; antagonistic means hostile; profound means deep and meaningful.
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