SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Tool and Use
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Example Question #11 : Tool And Use
Complete this analogy.
Garage is to repair as cabaret is to _________________.
entertain
protect
condone
dispute
shield
entertain
A "garage" is a place where cars are fixed. To solve this analogy you need to determine what the purpose of a "cabaret" is. Well, a "cabaret" is entertainment held in a club where the audience sits at tables surrounding the stage. The purpose of a "cabaret" then is to "entertain."
Example Question #12 : Tool And Use
Complete this analogy.
Polemic is to condemn as sarcophagus is to ______________.
impute
entomb
obfuscate
adorn
harangue
entomb
A "polemic" is a passionate written or verbal attack on someone or something. The purpose of a "polemic" is to "condemn" something. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine what a "sarcophagus" is used for. Well, a "sarcophagus" is a type of coffin. So, it is used to "entomb" (inter, bury, 'lay to rest') someone. Additionally, "harangue" means scold, criticize; "impute" means to attribute a quality to someone; "adorn" means decorate, festoon; "obfuscate" means confuse.
Example Question #13 : Tool And Use
Complete this analogy.
Forum is to _____________ as nook is to seclusion.
meeting
priest
isolation
governor
discussion
discussion
A "nook" is a small corner or hidden place where someone or something might seek "seclusion" or privacy. To provide further help, "seclusion" is the condition of being away from others or in a private place. So, if the purpose of a "nook" is for "seclusion," what is the purpose of a "forum?" Well, a "forum" is a place where people meet to talk about things. So, the purpose of a "forum" is "discussion."
Example Question #14 : Tool And Use
Complete this analogy.
Kiln is to ________________ as moat is to defending.
evaporating
lauding
decompressing
baking
rewarding
baking
A "moat" is a small lake built around a building to protect it from attack. The purpose of a "moat" then is "defending." So, which of these is the purpose of a "kiln." Well, a "kiln" is a furnace used for "baking" or cooking something. Additionally, "decompress" means remove pressure; "evaporate" means turn from liquid to gas; "laud" means praise.
Example Question #15 : Tool And Use
Complete this analogy.
Antechamber is to __________ as cloakroom is to storage.
resting
performing
washing
selling
waiting
waiting
The purpose of a "cloakroom" is for "storage." So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is a common purpose associated with an "antechamber." Well, an "antechamber" is a small side room, typically associated with "waiting" for some other room to be ready.
Example Question #16 : Tool And Use
Complete this analogy.
Partition is to _____________ as retribution is to punish.
create
draw
manage
justify
divide
divide
"Retribution" is punishment intended as revenge. The purpose of "retribution" then is to "punish," so what is the purpose of "partition?" Well, a "partition" is a wall or barrier erect to "divide" something.
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