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1

Complete this analogy.

Nautical is to sailors as astral is to _____________.

stars

waves

food

books

organs

Explanation

"Nautical" means of or related to the sea or "sailors." So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is related to the term "astral." Well, as you may have guessed by the prefix astr-, "astral" means of or related to the "stars."

2

Complete this analogy.

Apostate is to _______________ as deserter is to army.

religion

party

vehicle

navy

general

Explanation

A "deserter" is the name given to someone who leaves the "army" against the wishes of the "army." So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these has been abandoned by someone described as an "apostate." The correct answer is that an "apostate" is someone who abandons their religion. The term is applied most often in contemporary society to someone who has left Islam, but it can describe someone who has left any religious or personal belief.

3

Complete this analogy.

Nautical is to sailors as phonetic is to ______________.

sounds

taste

soldiers

nurses

bankers

Explanation

The term "nautical" means related to sailing or "sailors." So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words is described by the word "phonetic." The correct answer is that "phonetic" means of or related to speech and "sounds."

4

Complete this analogy.

Hepatic is to liver as sartorial is to _____________.

clothing

mind

soul

housing

traveling

Explanation

"Hepatic" means of or related to the "liver." So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is described by the word "sartorial." The correct answer is that "sartorial" means of or related to "clothing."

5

Complete this analogy.

Hawkish is to _______________ as penitent is to forgiveness.

war

love

loyalty

payment

toughness

Explanation

"Penitent" means feeling regretful and contrite and seeking "forgiveness" for something. So, if someone who is "penitent" is seeking "forgiveness," what is someone who is "hawkish" seeking? Well, "hawkish" means bellicose, desiring conflict or "war."

6

Complete this analogy.

Insulin is to diabetes as penicillin is to __________.

infection

cancer

insanity

paralysis

psychopathy

Explanation

"Insulin" is something that is used to treat "diabetes." So, to solve this analogy you need to determine what it is that "penicillin" is used to treat. The correct answer is that "penicillin" treats bacterial "infection." Additionally, "paralysis" is the inability to move or feel sensation; "psychopathy" is a mental illness defined by a lack of empathy and a desire to defeat others in all areas of life.

7

Complete this analogy.

Simian is to ______________ as temporal is to time.

ape

blizzard

similarity

space

construction

Explanation

"Temporal" means of or related to "time." So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is described by the word "simian." Well, "simian" means of or related to "apes."

8

Complete this analogy.

Hedonism is to pleasure as stoicism is to __________.

reason

charity

survival

companionship

solitude

Explanation

"Hedonism" is the doctrine or belief that the primary purpose of life is "pleasure." So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is at the heart of "Stoicism." Well, "Stoicism" is the doctrine or belief that the primary purpose of life is knowledge and the application of "reason."

9

Complete this analogy.

Testosterone is to man as __________ is to woman.

estrogen

hydrogen

adrenaline

melanin

dopamine

Explanation

"Testosterone" is a hormone that is primarily found in "men." So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is a hormone primarily found in "women." The correct answer is "estrogen." Additionally, "adrenaline" is a hormone that is released under stress and promotes accelerated blood-flow, as well as aggression; "melanin" is a pigment found in skin that is responsible for tanning or darkening of skin; "dopamine" is a chemical present in the brain that is related to the sensation of pleasure.

10

Complete this analogy.

Green is to _____________ as blue is to depressed.

inexperienced

somber

irate

peaceful

retired

Explanation

The word "blue" is often used as a synonym for "depressed" or "upset," as in "she was feeling awfully blue." So, to solve this analogy you need to determine what "green" is often used as a synonym for. Well, sometimes it is used for "envious" or "jealous," but these options are not available. So, the correct answer must be "inexperienced," as in "He is pretty green, but we will soon get him trained up."

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