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Example Question #21 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Exaggeration is to hyperbole as peaceable is to _________.
parsimonious
disgraceful
amicable
unworthy
quaint
amicable
Exaggeration and hyperbole are synonyms that both mean to overstate something. So to solve this analogy you have to determine which of the answer choices is the best synonym for peaceable. Peaceable means friendly and disposed toward avoiding conflict, the correct answer is therefore “amicable” which means friendly and disinclined toward conflict. For clarification, "quaint" means cute and old-fashioned; "parsimonious" means frugal and economical.
Example Question #22 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Palace is to ostentatious as hovel is to __________.
Lofty
Dirty
Whimsical
Big
Luscious
Dirty
Ostentatious means luxurious and showy which is a quality that would usually describe a palace. So to solve this analogy you have to determine which of these answer choices is a quality usually associated with a hovel. A hovel is a shack; a small, dirty and poor home. The correct answer is therefore “dirty.” For clarification, "luscious" means succulent; "whimsical" means quirky; "lofty" means ambitious or big.
Example Question #23 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Dollar is to currency as cartographer is to __________.
map
building
desire
animal
profession
profession
A dollar is a type of currency so to solve this analogy you have to determine which of these answer choices a cartographer is a type of. A "cartographer" is someone who makes maps so the correct answer is “profession” which is a synonym for job.
Example Question #24 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Spiteful is to malicious as noise is to __________.
quiet
impressive
loft
din
wanton
din
Spiteful and malicious are synonyms that describe mean and hurtful behavior. So to solve this analogy you have to determine which of these answer choices is a synonym for noise. The correct answer is therefore “din.” A “din” is a loud, persistent noise. For clarification, "wanton" means random.
Example Question #25 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Esteem is to admire as contempt is to __________.
love
apathy
friendship
association
disgust
disgust
To hold something in esteem means to respect and admire it. So to solve this analogy you have to figure out which one of the answer choices is most similar in meaning to “to hold someone in contempt.” To have contempt for someone means you dislike and are disgusted by it. So the correct answer is “disgust.” For clarification, "apathy" means not caring.
Example Question #26 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Friend is to amity as enemy is to __________.
judicial
ludicrous
animosity
vitality
homeopathy
animosity
Amity means friendliness and so describes the sort of relationship that would be experienced between two friends. So to solve this analogy you have to determine which of the answer choices best describes the sort of relationship experienced by two enemies. This should lead you to “animosity” which means hostility or ill-feeling. For clarification, "ludicrou"s means absurd; "vitality" means youthfulness and energy; "homeopathy" is a type of disease treatment system in which natural remedies are of primary importance; "judicial" means to be fair and wise in making decisions.
Example Question #27 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Orator is to virtuoso as charlatan is to __________.
genius
student
teacher
fraudster
essayist
fraudster
An orator is someone skilled at public speaking and a virtuoso is someone who is skilled at anything in particular, so an orator is a type of virtuoso. A "charlatan" is an imposter and is therefore a type of “fraudster.”
Example Question #1 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ABSCOND.
Obdurate
Annoy
Flee
Ameliorate
Profound
Flee
To “abscond” means to run away or flee. For clarification, "profound" means deep and meaningful; "ameliorate" means to relieve; "obdurate" means stubborn.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SEMINAL.
Ground-breaking
Sound
Soliloquy
Sensual
Sardonic
Ground-breaking
“Seminal” means ground-breaking work. For clarification, "soliloquy" is part of a play in which a character talks alone to the audience; "sardonic" means ironic and whimsical; "sensual" means relating to physical pleasure.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
UMBRAGE.
Loud
Youthful
Understanding
Offense
Soft
Offense
To take “umbrage” means to take offense and resent somebody.
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