"Confine" and "imprison" both mean to lock up, they are synonyms of one another. So, to solve this analogy you need to figure out which of these answers is a synonym of "liberate" which means set free, make free. The correct answer is "extricate" which means free someone from a constraint. Additionally, "permit" means allow to happen; "digress" means stray, move away from the main point; "apprehend" means catch and arrest; "induce" means cause to happen, make happen.

A "decree" is the same thing as an "order." To solve this analogy, you need to determine which of the answer choices is a synonym of "deadlock." "Deadlock" refers to a situation in which two sides cannot make any progress. Another word for this is an "impasse." A "muse" is an inspiration for a work of art, and to "muse" about something is to think deeply about it. A "courier" is a messenger, and a "rendition" is a performance of something. 

An "egress" is an exit, so to solve this problem you need to determine which of these answer choices means "starving" (hungry, needing food). The correct answer is "ravenous" which means starving hungry. Additionally, "dispassionate" means calm, under control, not passionate; "doomed" means destined to fail, likely to suffer; "glib" means (of conversation) insincere and terse; "impecunious" means penniless, having no money, 'broke.'

"Zealotry" and "fanaticism" are synonyms, both words relate to an intense and fanatical devotion to an idea, a group, or an ideology. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words is a synonym of "idolatry." "Idolatry" is the worship of idols, or the worship of images deemed inappropriate by a certain religion. This is closest in meaning to "veneration" which means the worship of something. Additionally, "candor" means honesty and frankness; "aspiration" is a desire to achieve something, a hope to accomplish some goal; "duplicity" is deceitfulness (particularly saying one thing to one person and one thing to another person); "enmity" is hostility, a state of prolonged conflict and tension.

"Pious" and "devout" are synonyms of one another, both words mean deeply religious. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words means something like "tireless." The correct answer is "indefatigable" which means not able to be tired or fatigued by, tireless. Additionally, "quiescent" means at rest; "doleful" means sad, morose; "resilient" means able to suffer setbacks and then bounce back; "imbued" means filled with. 

"Perfunctory" means cursory, undertaken with little consideration, casual and "superficial." "Perfunctory" and "superficial" are synonyms of one another, so to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is a synonym of "perfidy." The correct answer is "treachery" because "perfidy" means lack of trustworthiness, duplicity, betrayal. Additionally, "exigency" is urgency; "pomposity" is the characteristic of being self-important and arrogant; "stationary" means not moving, 'in one place'; an "atrocity" is a terrible act committed against a group.

To begin with "lopsided" means crooked, uneven, out of line, not symmetrical. It is therefore a synonym of "asymmetrical." So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these answer choices is a synonym of "obstinate" (which means stubborn). The correct answer is "hidebound" which means stubborn, refusing to change one's mind. Additionally, "frivolous" means flippant, not having any usefulness, pointless and glib; "juvenile" means childish, immature; "caustic" means sarcastic and scathing; "phenomenal" means fantastic, extraordinary, sublime, incredible.

To begin with "libelous" and "slanderous" have the same definition, they are synonyms. Both words mean (of a statement or accusation) false and deliberately intended to ruin someone's reputation. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is a synonym of "fundamental." "Fundamental" means essential, needed, basic and very important. The correct answer is therefore "cardinal" which means of greatest significance, of fundamental importance. Additionally, "intuitive" means based on what seems true to the individual, inherent and instinctive; "deferential" means respectful, submissive, allowing someone else to take charge; "frenetic" means chaotic and fast-paced; "jovial" means good-natured, cheerful, jolly.

To begin with "persnickety" and "fastidious" are synonyms, both words mean overly meticulous, paying excessive attention to detail, hard to please. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is a synonym of "dignified" which means refined, having a serious manner that is deserving of respect. This is closest in definition to "stately" which means having an impressive, dignified, and serious manner deserving of respect or awe. Additionally, "diabolical" means wicked, evil; "doleful" means sad; "cagey" means cautious, careful, wary; "homely" means plain looking, unattractive.

The verbs "castrate" and "sterilize" are loosely synonyms of one another. "Castrate" means neuter, remove the sexual organs of a man or male animal so that they cannot reproduce. "Sterilize" generally means make something completely clean and free from disease, however it can also mean make no longer able to reproduce. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is a synonym of "carouse." To "carouse" means to consume large amounts of alcohol, so the correct synonym is "imbibe" (which means drink or drink alcohol). Additionally, "juxtapose" means put side by side and compare; "prune" means trim, cut, shear; "tantalize" means tease; "extol" means praise.