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Example Question #731 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Complete this analogy.
Friar is to religious as maverick is to _______________.
blithe
ignorant
unorthodox
wizened
cagey
unorthodox
A "friar" is a member of certain religious orders in Christianity, something like a monk. A quality of a "friar" then is to be "religious." Which of these is a quality of a "maverick?" Well, a "maverick" is someone who does not play by society's rules, someone who is "unorthodox." To help you, "unorthodox" means not ordinary, against the usual way of doing things. Additionally, "cagey" means careful and shrewd; "wizened" means showing the wrinkled appearance of old-age; "blithe" means casual, indifferent, showing too little concern for something important; "ignorant" means not educated about, stupid.
Example Question #732 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Complete this analogy.
Laceration is to painful as pedant is to _______________.
fastidious
posthumous
limpid
restless
nominal
fastidious
A "laceration" is a deep cut in one's skin. A quality of a "laceration" is that it is "painful." So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is a quality associated with a "pedant." Well, a "pedant" is someone overly concerned with details or following the rules, a perfectionist. So, a quality of a "pedant" is to be "fastidious" (overly concerned with details and accuracy). Additionally, "limpid" means clear; "nominal" means insignificant; "restless" means incapable of resting, having lots of energy; "posthumous" means happening or awarded after someone has died.
Example Question #733 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Complete this analogy.
Chores is to __________ as scion is to prosperous.
pestilent
reverie
quotidian
laconic
ebullient
quotidian
A "scion" is an heir to a fortune, a wealthy individual who inherits their money from the family business. A quality of a "scion" is therefore to be "prosperous," which means rich and successful. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is a quality associated with "chores." Well, "chores" are boring, commonplace, mundane, and ordinary, so they can be called "quotidian." Additionally, "pestilent" means deadly, (of a disease) destructive; "ebullient" means excited and enthusiastic; "laconic" means brief; "reverie" is daydream.
Example Question #734 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Complete this analogy.
Prevaricator is to evasive as ______________ is to seraphic.
mountain
demon
angel
sailor
convict
angel
A "prevaricator" is someone who frequently lies and tries to talk their way around the truth. A quality of a "prevaricator" is to be "evasive" (seek to conceal the truth through avoiding talking about). So, to solve this analogy you have to determine which of these could be described as "seraphic." Well, "seraphic" means beatific, angelic, blissful. So, the correct answer is "angel."
Example Question #735 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Complete this analogy.
Axiom is to __________ as centrist is to moderate.
unknown
ancient
true
recent
false
true
A "centrist" is someone who is neither far to the right or far to the left on the political spectrum. So, a quality of a "centrist" is to be "moderate." Which of these is a quality of an "axiom?" Well, an "axiom" is an established or widely accepted truth. So, a quality of an "axiom" is to be "true."
Example Question #736 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Complete this analogy.
Charity is to __________ as corporation is to competitive.
philanthropic
fecund
poignant
melodic
unwavering
philanthropic
A quality commonly associated with a "corporation" is to be "competitive." So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is a quality associated with a "charity." The correct answer is to be "philanthropic," which means charitable. Additionally, "unwavering" means steadfast, not deviating from; "melodic" means pleasant-sounding; "fecund" means abundant, plentiful, existing in large supplies; "poignant" means making one feel keenly sad, happy, or otherwise emotional, 'touching' and 'moving.'
Example Question #737 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Complete this analogy.
Diaspora is to exiled as __________ is to wealthy.
mogul
ingress
aperture
vagabond
boor
mogul
The term "diaspora" is used to refer to a group of people who exist outside of their historical homeland, but still retain a unique cultural, national, or religious identity. A common quality of a "diaspora" is to be "exiled," so to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these nouns might be associated with the word "wealthy." The correct answer is "mogul," which means tycoon, a powerful person in business. Additionally, a "boor" is a rude person; "ingress" means entrance; "aperture" means opening, hole; a "vagabond" is a homeless person who wanders from place to place.
Example Question #738 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Complete this analogy.
Nonentity is to inconsequential as sojourn is to __________.
contrite
surreptitious
eternal
deferential
temporary
temporary
A "nonentity" is a person or thing with no noteworthy qualities, something profoundly unimportant. So, a quality of a "nonentity" is to be "inconsequential," which of these is a quality of a "sojourn." Well, a "sojourn" is a brief, "temporary" stay somewhere. Additionally, "deferential" means respectful, willing to allow others to take control; "contrite" means remorseful, feeling sorry for a wrong; "surreptitious" means clandestine, deliberately kept secret so as to avoid censure; "eternal" means lasting forever.
Example Question #739 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Complete this analogy.
Limerick is to __________ as phosphorus is to luminous.
bestial
celestial
incumbent
ponderous
humorous
humorous
"Phosphorous" is a chemical element known for its properties of spontaneous combustion and illumination in the dark. So, a quality of "phosphorous" is to be "luminous," which means emitting light. To solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is a quality of a "limerick." Well, a "limerick" is a short, five-lined poem that is funny and usually obscene. A quality of a "limerick" is to be "humorous." Additionally, "ponderous" means slow-moving or boring; "incumbent" means obligatory, has to be done; "celestial" means divine, heavenly; "bestial" means savage, wild.
Example Question #740 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Complete this analogy.
Nanosecond is to brief as __________ is to prosaic.
cupboard
poem
textbook
aperture
ditty
textbook
A "nanosecond" is an incredibly small passage of time. A quality of a "nanosecond" is to be "brief," so to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these could be described as "prosaic." Well, "prosaic" means having the quality of prose, writing that is not poetic. So, the correct answer is a "textbook." Additionally, an "aperture" is an opening; a "ditty" is a playful song.
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