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Example Question #131 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Confound is to frustrate as daft is to __________.
Foolish
Unkind
Suspicious
Debonair
Acrimonious
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 #132 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Accentuate is to emphasize as peccadillo is to __________.
First draft
Spoiled meat
Gross miscalculation
Fish merchant
Minor offense
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 #133 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Calumny is to defamation as delude is to __________.
Suppose
Augment
Condone
Accept
Mislead
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 #134 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Erudite is to knowledgeable as audacious is to __________.
Ashamed
Timid
Severe
Daring
Bashful
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 #135 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Sordid is to dirty as immaculate is to __________.
Profound
Messy
Wanton
Antagonistic
Clean
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.
Example Question #136 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Officious is to overbearing as gregarious is to __________.
Outgoing
Tight
Mindful
Expressive
Domineering
Outgoing
Officious and overbearing are synonyms that both describe someone who is bossy and self-important so to solve this analogy it is necessary to find the best available synonym for gregarious. Gregarious means friendly or sociable, so the correct answer is “outgoing.”
Example Question #137 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Cavort is to frolic as carouse is to __________.
Plan
Mourn
Party
Repose
Frighten
Party
Cavort and frolic are synonyms that both describe joyful, carefree movement so to solve this analogy you must identify the answer choice that most resembles the meaning of carouse. To carouse means to drink and party. For clarification, repose means rest.
Example Question #138 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Plethora is to abundance as pertinacious is to __________.
Arrogant
Diabolical
Reformed
Obstinate
Persuasive
Obstinate
Plethora and abundance are synonyms which both mean to have more of something than is needed so to solve this analogy you must identify the best synonym for pertinacious. Pertinacious means stubborn so the correct synonym is “obstinate.” For clarification, diabolical means evil.
Example Question #139 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Maudlin is to sentimental as impecunious is to __________.
Destitute
Impeccable
Mercurial
Garrulous
Loquacious
Destitute
Maudlin means overly-sentimental and emotional, so to solve this analogy you have to find a synonym for impecunious. Impecunious means extremely poor, so the correct answer is “destitute” which also means poor, possessing absolutely nothing. For clarification, loquacious and garrulous both mean talkative; mercurial means mysterious or unpredictable; impeccable means perfect.
Example Question #140 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Copious is to abundant as concoct is to __________.
Liken
Demand
Invent
Wonder
Accentuate
Invent
Copious and abundant are synonyms that both mean plentiful, so to solve this analogy you have to determine the best available synonym for concoct. To concoct something means to create or invent, so the correct answer is “invent.” For clarification, accentuate means highlight or exaggerate.
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