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Example Question #34 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity
Complete this analogy.
Euphoric is to elated as predisposed is to __________.
Poignant
Wanton
Regardless
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 #35 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity
Complete this analogy.
Dogmatic is to hidebound as raucous is to __________.
Smelly
Antagonistic
Winsome
Unkind
Noisy
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 __________.
Acrimonious
Unkind
Debonair
Suspicious
Foolish
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
Minor offense
Fish merchant
Gross miscalculation
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 __________.
Mislead
Suppose
Accept
Augment
Condone
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 __________.
Daring
Ashamed
Timid
Bashful
Severe
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 __________.
Profound
Antagonistic
Clean
Messy
Wanton
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 #216 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Officious is to overbearing as gregarious is to __________.
Domineering
Expressive
Outgoing
Mindful
Tight
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 #211 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Cavort is to frolic as carouse is to __________.
Mourn
Plan
Repose
Frighten
Party
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 #212 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Plethora is to abundance as pertinacious is to __________.
Arrogant
Obstinate
Diabolical
Reformed
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.
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