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Example Question #248 : Analogies
Answer the question by selecting the word that best completes the comparison.
Extend is to abridge as stretch is to __________.
prolong
expend
magnify
enhance
constrict
constrict
"Extend" and "abridge" are both anytonyms, just as "stretch" and "consrict" have opposite meanings.
Example Question #251 : Analogies
Answer the question by selecting the word that best completes the comparison.
Perplexed is to certain as troubled is to __________.
loose
starving
confused
homely
serene
serene
"Perplexed" and "certain" are both antonyms, just as "troubled" and "serene" have opposite meanings.
Example Question #252 : Analogies
Answer the question by selecting the word that best completes the comparison.
Enliven is to dishearten as invigorate is to __________.
cater
gladden
rouse
discourage
rejuvenate
discourage
"Enliven" and "dishearten" are both antonyms, just as "invigorate" and "discourage" have opposite meanings.
Example Question #253 : Analogies
Answer the question by selecting the word that best completes the analogy.
Luxurious is to destitute as opulent is to __________.
lush
upscale
lavish
magnificent
plain
plain
"Luxurious" and "destitute" are both antonyms, just as "opulent" and "plain" have opposite meanings.
Example Question #254 : Analogies
Answer the question by selecting the word that best completes the analogy.
Embarrassed is to composed as flustered is to __________.
illness
secretive
comforted
obscure
aggression
comforted
"Embarrassed" and "composed" are antonyms, just as "flustered" and "comforted" have opposite meanings.
Example Question #381 : Hspt Verbal Skills
Answer the question by selecting the word that best completes the analogy.
Worthwhile is to unhelpful as beneficial is to __________.
productive
useless
priceless
justifiable
instructive
useless
"Worthwhile" and "unhelpful" are antonyms, just as "beneficial" and "useless" have opposite meanings.
Example Question #256 : Analogies
Answer the question by selecting the word that best completes the analogy.
Marriage is to divorce as birth is to __________.
baptism
expected
infant
death
caustic
death
"Marriage" and "divorce" are antonyms, just as "birth" and "death" have opposite meanings.
Example Question #257 : Analogies
Answer the question by selecting the word that best completes the analogy.
Bitter is to sweet as pungent is to __________.
mild
acidic
harsh
acrid
spicy
mild
"Bitter" and "sweet" are antonyms, just as "pungent" and "mild" have opposite meanings.
Example Question #246 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Answer the question by selecting the word that best completes the analogy.
Forlorn is to elated as despondent is to __________.
bereft
cheerful
lonely
miserable
useless
cheerful
"Forlorn" and "elated" are antonyms, just as "despondent" and "cheerful" have opposite meanings.
Example Question #247 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Answer the question by selecting the word that best completes the analogy.
Painful is to soothing as excruciating is to __________.
chastening
pleasant
harrowing
extreme
grueling
pleasant
"Painful" and "soothing" are antonyms, just as "excruciating" and "pleasant" have opposite meanings.
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