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Example Questions
Example Question #201 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Laugh is to chuckle as burst is to __________.
explode
grimace
lend
mend
stare
explode
To "chuckle" is to "laugh," these two words are therefore synonyms. To solve this analogy you need to figure out which of these is a synonym of "burst." The correct answer is "explode." Additionally, "grimace" means express pain on one's face; "stare" means look at intensely, look at for a long time; "mend" means fix, repair; "lend" means allow to borrow.
Example Question #202 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Bear is to endure as __________ is to broadcast.
transfer
transcend
transport
traverse
transmit
transmit
To begin with "bear" and "endure" are synonyms, both words mean to put up with, to suffer through and emerge from. So, to solve this analogy you need to figure out which of these words is a synonym of "broadcast." Well, "broadcast" means send out by way of television or radio. This is identical in meaning to "transmit." Additionally, "traverse" means travel over; "transport" means carry from one place to another; "transcend" means go beyond; "transfer" means move from one place to another. Based on these definitions what do you think the prefix trans- means?
Example Question #203 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Coax is to __________ as avoid is to dodge.
encumber
recline
retire
encourage
release
encourage
To begin with "avoid" and "dodge" are synonyms, both words mean to get out of the way of. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these has the same meaning as "coax." Well, "coax" means persuade gently to do something, "encourage." Additionally, "encumber" means burden, weigh down with; "recline" means lean back; "release" means let go of, set free; "retire" means decide to no longer use, stop working.
Example Question #98 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity
Complete this analogy.
Bellow is to roar as __________ is to heal.
cure
harm
remove
lie
tap
cure
"Bellow" means shout, yell, speak very loudly. It is therefore a synonym of "roar," so to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is a synonym of "heal." Well, to "heal" means to make someone better, to make someone no longer sick. This is identical in meaning to "cure."
Example Question #204 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Clan is to __________ as pact is to agreement.
school
tribe
essay
conflict
treaty
tribe
"Pact" and "agreement" are synonyms of one another, both words mean a formal arrangement between two or more people to do something that is in both parties interests. To solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words is a synonym of "clan." Well, a "clan" is a group of families who make up one social group, a small and communal organization of people. This is almost identical in meaning to "tribe." Additionally, "conflict" is violence or disagreement between people; a "treaty" is a formally written pact or agreement.
Example Question #100 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity
Complete this analogy.
Bistro is to __________ as captive is to prisoner.
jail
cafe
college
food
building
cafe
A "captive" is a prisoner, someone who has be locked away or held hostage. So, "captive" and "prisoner" are synonyms of one another. Which of these words is a synonym of "bistro?" Well, a "bistro" is a small restaurant, often fancy. This is close in meaning to "cafe."
Example Question #205 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Blizzard is to snowstorm as __________ is to cyclone.
summer
hurricane
winter
mountain
sunshine
hurricane
A "blizzard" is another word for a "snowstorm," although a "blizzard" suggests a very bad snowstorm. Nonetheless, these two words are synonyms, so to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words means the same thing as "cyclone." The correct answer is "hurricane." "Hurricanes" and "cyclones" are very large, powerful tropical storms in which wind speeds reach destructive levels.
Example Question #206 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Barricade is to block as __________ is to sleep.
accelerate
soothe
doze
astound
manufacture
doze
"Barricade" and "block" are synonyms of one another, both words mean close off, seal, prevent something from passing through. So, to solve this analogy you need to figure out which of these words is a synonym of "sleep." The correct answer is "doze," which means rest, nap, sleep. Additionally, "astound" means shock and amaze; "accelerate" means go faster, speed up; "soothe" means calm, comfort, make feel better; "manufacture" means make, produce, create.
Example Question #207 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Absentminded is to forgetful as camouflaged is to __________.
productive
dynamic
fortunate
attentive
disguised
disguised
"Absentminded" is a synonym of "forgetful," both words mean to be prone to losing or forgetting things. So, to solve this analogy you need to figure out which of these words is a synonym of "camouflaged." Well, "camouflaged" means dressed in clothes that are the same color as the background to prevent oneself from being seen. This is closest in meaning to "disguised." Additionally, "fortunate" means lucky; "dynamic" means having lots of power and energy; "attentive" means careful, thoughtful, considerate, paying close attention to something; "productive" means hard-working, efficient, producing a lot of something.
Example Question #104 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity
Complete the analogy.
Thick is to thin as _______________.
heavy is to light
good is to better
overweight is to chunky
skinny is to emaciated
crispy is to crunchy
heavy is to light
"Thick" and "thin" are antonyms, or opposites, so the answer must be two antonyms. "Heavy" is the opposite of "light," (in reference to weight). None of the other answers are opposites.
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