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Example Question #121 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity
Complete this analogy.
Augur is to soothsayer as memorial is to __________.
border
wave
treaty
monument
orchard
monument
"Augur" and "soothsayer" are synonyms of one another, both words are used to describe someone who claims to be able to predict the future, an oracle. So, which of these words has the same meaning as "memorial?" Well, a "memorial" is a "monument," to someone, particularly someone who died fighting in a war.
Example Question #122 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity
Complete this analogy.
Dicey is to uncertain as __________ is to embryonic.
rudimentary
torpid
sinewy
pusillanimous
pugnacious
rudimentary
"Dicey" and "uncertain" are synonyms, both words mean not certain, (of a situation) risky and unsafe. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is a synonym of "embryonic." Well, "embryonic" means in a state of infancy, in the beginning stages. This is identical in meaning to "rudimentary." Additionally, "sinewy" means brawny, muscular; "torpid" means lethargic, sluggish, lacking vigor; "pugnacious" means aggressive, seeking to fight; "pusillanimous" means cowardly.
Example Question #123 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity
Complete this analogy.
Abeyance is to suspension as accouterments is to __________.
strength
equipment
notions
armaments
politics
equipment
"Abeyance" means "suspension," a temporary state of pausing or immobility. So, which of these words has the same meaning as "accouterments?" Well, "accouterments" means items carried or owned for specific use. This is the same meaning as "equipment." Additionally, "notions" are ideas, thoughts; "armaments" are weapons.
Example Question #124 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity
Complete this analogy.
Insouciant is to __________ as ostensible is to apparent.
loquacious
abstruse
blasé
nominal
drastic
blasé
"Ostensible" and "apparent" are synonyms, both words mean manifest and obvious or having the appearance of being true but not necessarily being so. So, which of these words has the same meaning as "insouciant?" Well, "insouciant" means indifferent, showing an inappropriate lack of concern for something. This is identical in meaning to "blasé." Additionally, "loquacious" means talkative; "drastic" means extreme, intense; "nominal" means insignificant, not important; "abstruse" means esoteric, hard to understand.
Example Question #125 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity
Complete this analogy.
Fracas is to _______________ as missive is to letter.
aplomb
guise
hiatus
shard
brawl
brawl
A "missive" is a "letter," particularly an official "letter." So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words has the same meaning as "fracas." Well, a "fracas" is a quarrel, a noisy and chaotic fight. This is very close in definition to a "brawl," which means a chaotic fight, usually involving more than two people. Additionally, "aplomb" means skill or poise; "guise" is a likeness, an appearance of; "shard" means fragment, broken off piece of something; a "hiatus" is an extended break from something.
Example Question #126 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity
Complete this analogy.
Herald is to ________________ as miff is to vex.
announce
operate
plead
respond
hide
announce
"Miff" and "vex" are synonyms of one another, they both mean to annoy, irritate, and slightly confuse someone. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is a synonym of "herald." Well, to "herald" something means to "announce" that something is coming, to signal an imminent change. Additionally, "operate" means drive or use; "plead" means beg, urge.
Example Question #127 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity
Complete this analogy.
Fledgling is to _______________ as schismatic is to discordant.
nascent
hospitable
venal
feverish
ponderous
nascent
"Schismatic" and "discordant" are loosely synonyms, both words mean favoring or encouraging disorder, disagreement, and conflict within a group or organization. So, which of these words is a synonym of "fledgling?" Well, "fledgling" means someone or something that is inexperienced and just getting started. This is very similar in definition to "nascent," which means just coming into existence. Additionally, "feverish" means sick with a fever or overly excited and agitated by; "ponderous" means slow-moving; "venal" means corrupt, wicked; "hospitable" means welcoming or able to be inhabited by.
Example Question #128 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity
Complete this analogy.
Begrime is to blacken as ______________ is to whip.
prognosticate
flagellate
misappropriate
elevate
masticate
flagellate
"Begrime" means to make dirty, to "blacken." So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words is a synonym of "whip." Well, the correct answer is "flagellate." Additionally, "masticate" means chew; "prognosticate" means make a prediction about the future; "elevate" means raise or lift up; "misappropriate" means take something and use it for misguided or incorrect purposes.
Example Question #129 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity
Complete this analogy.
Permit is to tolerate as defile is to __________.
squander
usurp
opine
sojourn
sully
sully
"Permit" and "tolerate" are synonyms, both words mean accept and allow or 'put up with.' So, which of these words has the same meaning as "defile," which means ruin, debase, desecrate, spoil? The correct answer is "sully." Additionally, "usurp" means take over power or control from; "squander" means waste, spend unwisely; "opine" means suggest, state an opinion; "sojourn" means live somewhere temporarily.
Example Question #130 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity
Complete this analogy.
Inscrutable is to unfathomable as ______________ is to terminal.
onerous
hale
awry
ponderous
moribund
moribund
"Inscrutable" and "unfathomable" are synonyms, both words mean impossible to understand or scrutinize. So, which of these words is a synonym of "terminal?" Well, when used as an adjective, "terminal" means either last, final or (of a disease) incurable and going to lead to death. So, the correct answer is "moribund," which means dying, near death. Additionally, "awry" means amiss, out of place, gone wrong; "ponderous" means slow-moving; "hale" means fit, healthy; "onerous" means hard to accomplish, arduous, grueling.
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