To begin with "libelous" and "slanderous" have the same definition, they are synonyms. Both words mean (of a statement or accusation) false and deliberately intended to ruin someone's reputation. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is a synonym of "fundamental." "Fundamental" means essential, needed, basic and very important. The correct answer is therefore "cardinal" which means of greatest significance, of fundamental importance. Additionally, "intuitive" means based on what seems true to the individual, inherent and instinctive; "deferential" means respectful, submissive, allowing someone else to take charge; "frenetic" means chaotic and fast-paced; "jovial" means good-natured, cheerful, jolly.

To begin with "persnickety" and "fastidious" are synonyms, both words mean overly meticulous, paying excessive attention to detail, hard to please. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is a synonym of "dignified" which means refined, having a serious manner that is deserving of respect. This is closest in definition to "stately" which means having an impressive, dignified, and serious manner deserving of respect or awe. Additionally, "diabolical" means wicked, evil; "doleful" means sad; "cagey" means cautious, careful, wary; "homely" means plain looking, unattractive.

The verbs "castrate" and "sterilize" are loosely synonyms of one another. "Castrate" means neuter, remove the sexual organs of a man or male animal so that they cannot reproduce. "Sterilize" generally means make something completely clean and free from disease, however it can also mean make no longer able to reproduce. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is a synonym of "carouse." To "carouse" means to consume large amounts of alcohol, so the correct synonym is "imbibe" (which means drink or drink alcohol). Additionally, "juxtapose" means put side by side and compare; "prune" means trim, cut, shear; "tantalize" means tease; "extol" means praise.

To begin with "decrepit" and "dilapidated" are synonyms of one another, both words mean in poor condition, falling down, in a state of disrepair. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is a synonym of "rowdy." "Rowdy" means boisterous, loud and out of control. This is closest in definition to "riotous" which means unruly, disorderly, out of control. Additionally, "transparent" means clear, allowing light to pass through; "translucent" means neither transparent nor opaque, allowing a small amount of light to pass through; "disconsolate" means feeling hopeless, incapable of being consoled; "resilient" means capable of bouncing back from hardship or suffering, determined, not easily defeated.

To begin with "pleonastic" and "tautological" are synonyms, both words mean using more words than is necessary to express an idea, overly verbose. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is a synonym of "irritable." The correct answer is "querulous" which means whining, complaining, petulant, irritable, easily annoyed. Additionally, "pulchritudinous" means beautiful; "debonair" means dashing, charming and attractive; "sagacious" means wise; "dormant" means at rest, sleeping, inactive.

To begin with "actionable" means illegal, being sufficiently illegal so that action needs to be taken against it. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is a synonym of "adverse" which means harmful, unfavorable. The closest answer choice is "pernicious" which means damaging, harmful, causing damage over time. Additionally, "ribald" means vulgar, inappropriate; "garrulous" means talkative; "fraudulent" means fake, inauthentic, not genuine; "beneficial" means helpful, useful.

To begin with "isolation" and "solitude" are synonyms, both words refer to the condition of being alone. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is a synonym of "solicitude." The correct answer is "concern," because "solicitude" means care and concern for someone.

"Chicanery" and "deception" are synonyms, both words mean trickiness, duplicity, deceit. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these answer choices is a synonym of "carnival." A "carnival" is a festival, a large party, a celebration. This is closest in meaning to "revelry" which is lively and usually debauched festivities, a wild party. Additionally, "harmony" is peace and agreement, a lack of conflict; "libel" is defamation, slander, a published work that attacks the reputation (often falsely) of someone or something; "levity" is lack of seriousness, lightness (of a situation); "simony" is the buying or selling of favors and privileges within the Catholic Church.

To begin with "extemporize" and "improvise" are synonyms of one another, both words mean to perform or produce something without practice, to do something 'on-the-spot.' So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words is a synonym of "arbitrate" which means make a ruling about, judge, decide the outcome of a conflict between two people. This is identical in meaning to "adjudicate." Additionally, "allocate" means assign, give to; "placate" means assuage, calm, soothe; "postulate" means hypothesize, suggest something could be true; "prognosticate" means make a prediction about the future.

To "resign" is to accept that something undesirable can’t be changed or avoided. (“You had better resign yourself to the fact that you are going to have at least three hours of homework per night.”) So to resign is to accept a situation. Resign and accept can also be looked at as synonyms.

Is to inherit to support a situation? No. If you "inherit" something, it's given to you from a former owner or relative. You can, for example, inherit a million dollars from Uncle Harry, or you can inherit your good looks from your dad or mom. You could inherit a financial mess when you take over as CEO of a corporation. But either way, the bridge between the stem words, resign and accept, doesn’t work between inherit and support.

If you "rebel," do you challenge a situation? Yes. The words have the same bridge as "resign" and "accept," and can also be thought of as synonyms. So "rebel is to challenge" is the correct answer.

If you define, do you write a situation? No. There’s a sort of connection because if you "define" a word, you might write its meaning, but that’s not the same bridge as the the one connecting resign and accept.

If you "suspect," do you charge a situation? No. If you "suspect" someone is guilty of something, you may charge them with a crime, but again, it’s not the same connection as resign and accept have, so it’s out.

To "neglect" is the opposite of attend, so that's out as well.