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Example Question #319 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Elephantine is to gigantic as __________ is to morbid.
natal
devout
macabre
astral
tumultuous
macabre
"Elephantine" and "gigantic" are synonyms, both words mean excessively large, very big. So, which of these words has the same meaning as "morbid?" Well, "morbid" means demonstrating an abnormal and unsettling fascination with death. This is very similar in definition to "macabre," which means disturbing due to a close association with death. Additionally, "devout" means pious, deeply religious; "natal" means of or related to birth; "austral" means of or related to the south; "tumultuous" means chaotic, confusing and disordered.
Example Question #320 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Dugout is to shelter as lichen is to __________.
moss
temerity
stone
quarry
fortitude
moss
"Dugout" and "shelter" are synonyms, both words mean a building intended to provide protection in the event of a bombing or other such act of war. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these has the same meaning as "lichen." Well, "lichen" is a very small, plant-like thing that grows on rocks and the sides of trees. This is also called a "moss." Additionally, a "quarry" is a place where stone or marble is mined; "fortitude" is strength and resilience, the ability to keep going in spite of setbacks; "temerity" is audacity, nerve, excessive arrogance and confidence especially in violation of the rules.
Example Question #321 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Indemnify is to __________ as modulate is to adjust.
arrogate
repatriate
supplicate
duplicate
compensate
compensate
"Modulate" and "adjust" are synonyms, both words mean to make changes to something, to edit. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words has the same meaning as "indemnify." Well, "indemnify" means to give someone money for the loss of something or for harm caused. This is the same meaning as "compensate." Additionally, "duplicate" means produce a second copy of; "arrogate" means falsely lay claim to; "repatriate" means send someone back to the country they came from; "supplicate" means ask for passionately, beg, please.
Example Question #322 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Catholic is to __________ as civic is to urban.
absent
rural
universal
present
religious
universal
"Civic" and "urban" are synonyms, both words mean of or related to a city or town. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words has the same meaning as "catholic." Well, "catholic" means all-encompassing, all-embracing, inclusive, or "universal." This is the original meaning of the Catholic Church (it was named as if it were the Universal Church, or the All-Encompassing Church). Additionally, "rural" means of or related to the countryside.
Example Question #323 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Adhere is to follow as renege is to __________.
fix
imprison
surround
break
catch
break
"Adhere" means to stick to, to support, or to "follow." So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words has the same meaning as "renege." Well, to "renege" is to go back on one's word, to "break" a promise or agreement.
Example Question #324 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Elephant is to pachyderm as __________ is to death.
peon
refinery
epithet
epicene
quietus
quietus
A "pachyderm" is another word for an "elephant," (although it can also be a rhino or a hippo). So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is another word for "death." The correct answer is "quietus," which is defined as "death," or a cause of "death," particularly if the "death" was a release from the burdens and suffering of life. Additionally, "epicene" means having the characteristics of both, or neither, genders; "epithet" means nickname, a phrase used to describe someone; a "refinery" is a machine or factory where raw material is refined; a "peon" is a subordinate, someone under the control and command of someone more powerful.
Example Question #325 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Decamp is to abscond as ______________ is to contravene.
flout
cower
sanction
conform
prune
flout
"Decamp" means to leave somewhere suddenly or in a secretive fashion. This is very similar in meaning to "abscond," to run away with, or to leave in a secretive fashion. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is synonym of "contravene." Well, "contravene" means to ignore the rules, to find a way around regulations. This is the same meaning as "flout." Additionally, "conform" means change one's behavior to match the expectations of society; "cower" means recoil, move away from in fear; "prune" means trim; "sanction" means formally or officially approve or allow.
Example Question #326 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Arrears is to _____________ as debility is to weakness.
income
debt
alms
tithe
tax
debt
"Debility" means something that harms one or holds one back, a "weakness." So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words is a synonym of "arrears." Well, "arrears" is money owed, or "debt." Additionally, "alms" is money given to the poor, charity; "tax" is money given to the government; "tithe" is money given to the church; and "income" is money earned.
Example Question #327 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Metropolis is to capital as ____________ is to ruin.
misappropriation
perdition
sedition
secession
partition
perdition
"Metropolis" means urban center of a large empire or civilization. This is similar in meaning to "capital." So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is a synonym of "ruin." Well, "perdition" is the condition of spiritual "ruin" and eternal damnation. Additionally, "sedition" is speech intended to cause discontent among a population, particularly to inspire action against the government; "secession" is the act of leaving a union; a "partition" is a wall or barrier meant to divide something; "misappropriation" is the act of taking something that does not belong to you and then misusing it.
Example Question #328 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Ingest is to eat as imbibe is to _______________.
fighter
peace
meal
drink
conflict
drink
This analogy is descrbes a synonymous relationship. "Ingest" is a synonym of "eat." So, the correct answer is "drink," which is a direct synonym for "imbibe."
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