SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Analogies: Determining Meaning from Type of Relationship

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Example Questions

Example Question #121 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship

Complete this analogy.

Pedagogue is to teacher as sybarite is to __________.

Possible Answers:

theist 

ascetic

student 

doctor 

hedonist 

Correct answer:

hedonist 

Explanation:

A pedagogue is a synonym for teacher; so to solve this analogy you have to determine which of these answer choices is a synonym for sybarite. Sybarite means devoted to the pursuit of pleasure which is the same thing as a “hedonist.” For clarification, the opposite of "sybarite/hedonist" is an "ascetic." "Asceticism" is defined by the rejection and self-denial of luxury and material comforts. Also, a "theist" is someone who studies and believes in God. The prefix ped- is generally used in words relating to children as in pediatrician. 

Example Question #122 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship

Complete this analogy.

Exorbitant is to excessive as careful is to __________.

Possible Answers:

diligent

harrowing 

succinct 

haughty 

imposing 

Correct answer:

diligent

Explanation:

Exorbitant and excessive are synonyms that both mean to do or have too much; so to solve this analogy you must determine the best synonym for careful. This should lead you to "diligent" which means to be conscientious, industrious and careful in work. For clarification, "succinct" means brief and to the point; "haughty" means bold; "harrowing" means frightening.

Example Question #123 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship

Complete this analogy.

Quotidian is to ordinary as restitution is to _________.

Possible Answers:

legislation 

monopolization 

mitigation

compensation 

invasion

Correct answer:

compensation 

Explanation:

Quotidian is a synonym for ordinary so to solve this analogy you have to find the best synonym for restitution. Restitution is the return of something to its rightful owner or compensation given after a loss. The best answer is therefore “compensation.” For clarification, "mitigation" means to lessen the severity of an action, argument or crime; "legislation" refers to the making of laws; "monopolization" is an economic term for when one company controls all the distribution of a type of product.

Example Question #124 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship

Demeanor is to manner as __________.

Possible Answers:

liberty is to captivity

spelling is to word

interest is to curiosity

hand is to thumb

delegation is to task

Correct answer:

interest is to curiosity

Explanation:

“Demeanor” is a noun that means “outward behavior,” while “manner” is a noun that can mean “a person’s way of behaving toward others.” So, “demeanor” and “manner” are synonyms, and we need to pick out an answer choice which also consists of a pair of synonyms. While “interest is to pastime” and “delegation is to task” might each look like a potentially correct answer, “delegation” is a noun that can mean either “a body of representatives,” or “the act of delegating.” So, while a task might be delegated, “delegation” and “task” are not synonymous, so “delegation is to task” cannot be the correct answer. “Interest,” however, when used as a noun, can mean “wanting to learn about something,” while “curiosity” can mean “a strong desire to learn something.” Because “interest” and “curiosity” are synonyms just as “demeanor” and “manner” are synonyms, “interest is to curiosity” is the correct answer.

Example Question #125 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship

Complete this analogy.

Fallacious is to misleading as inclination is to __________.

Possible Answers:

Propensity 

Perception

Inoculation

Atrocity 

Denial 

Correct answer:

Propensity 

Explanation:

"Fallacious" is a synonym of misleading, both words describe information that is confusing or deceptive, intended to give someone a false idea. In order to solve this analogy it is therefore necessary to determine the best available synonym for inclination. An inclination towards something is a tendency or a propensity towards something. For clarification, an atrocity is a terrible or horrific act committed against a group or an individual; inoculation is protection against disease.

Example Question #126 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship

Complete this analogy.

Mimic is to imitate as masticate is to __________.

Possible Answers:

Think 

See

Jump 

Chew 

Hear 

Correct answer:

Chew 

Explanation:

"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 #127 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship

Complete this analogy.

Inclement is to stormy as ingenious is to _________.

Possible Answers:

Magical 

Impervious

Threatening 

Clever

Winsome 

Correct answer:

Clever

Explanation:

"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 #128 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship

Complete this analogy.

Inveterate is to habitual as iniquity is to __________.

Possible Answers:

Help

Justice 

Promotion 

Declaration

Sin 

Correct answer:

Sin 

Explanation:

"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 #129 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship

Complete this analogy.

Euphoric is to elated as predisposed is to __________.

Possible Answers:

Regardless

Joyful

Poignant 

Prone 

Wanton

Correct answer:

Prone 

Explanation:

"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 #130 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship

Complete this analogy.

Dogmatic is to hidebound as raucous is to __________.

Possible Answers:

Unkind 

Winsome 

Noisy 

Antagonistic

Smelly 

Correct answer:

Noisy 

Explanation:

"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.

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