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Example Question #131 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity
Complete this analogy.
Imperious is to domineering as __________ is to otiose.
debonair
impious
superficial
frank
forlorn
superficial
"Imperious" means controlling, assuming control of a situation without the support of others. This is very similar in meaning to "domineering" (controlling, authoritative). So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words has a similar meaning to "otiose." Well, "otiose" means not serving any practical purpose. This is very similar to "superficial," not serious, not serving much use or purpose. Additionally, "debonair" means confident and charming, attractive and stylish; "impious" means heretical, not devout, ungodly; "frank" means honest, often uncomfortably or brutally honest; "forlorn" means feeling sad due to loneliness, pitifully miserable.
Example Question #307 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Emollient is to __________ as peevish is to querulous.
forming
soothing
cooling
warming
mocking
soothing
"Peevish" and "querulous" are synonyms, both words mean easily irritated or annoyed by minor things. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words has the same meaning as "emollient." Well, "emollient" means moisturizing, softening, "soothing."
Example Question #132 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity
Complete this analogy.
Beguile is to charm as __________ is to distribute.
renege
flout
blazon
apportion
insult
apportion
"Beguile" means "charm," enchant or attract someone. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words has the same meaning as "distribute?" The correct answer is "apportion," which means to allocate, to give to someone according to their share. Additionally, "blazon" means embellish, display or decorate; "renege" means break a promise, go back on one's word; "flout" means break or ignore the rules.
Example Question #351 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Complete this analogy.
Endow is to bestow as meliorate is to __________.
protect
enhance
reduce
succumb
assail
enhance
"Endow" and "bestow" are synonyms, both words mean to grant a sum of money, to confer a title, to give to. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words has the same meaning as "meliorate." Well, "meliorate" means ameliorate, to soothe or make better. This is fairly close in definition to "enhance," so this is the correct answer. Additionally, "assail" means attack; "succumb" means be unable to resist, 'give in to.'
Example Question #310 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Abscond is to __________ as claim is to arrogate.
grouse
convene
capture
return
escape
escape
"Arrogate" means to "claim" something without authority or justification. It is therefore loosely a synonym of "claim," so which of these words has a similar meaning to "abscond?" Well, "abscond" means to leave in a quick and secretive fashion usually with someone else, to flee, to "escape." Additionally, "convene" means meet up, come together; "grouse" means complain about something minor.
Example Question #352 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Complete this analogy.
Indefatigable is to unflagging as __________ is to disingenuous.
juvenile
mendacious
sincere
truculent
debauched
mendacious
"Indefatigable" and "unflagging" are synonyms, both words mean relentless, tireless, persistent and tenacious. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words has the same meaning as "disingenuous." Well, "disingenuous" means not truthful, deceptive. So, the correct answer is "mendacious." Additionally, "truculent" means aggressive; "juvenile" means immature, youthful; "sincere" means open and honest, genuine; "debauched" means depraved, wicked, (of behavior) sinful.
Example Question #232 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Encumber is to __________ as contort is to twist.
assume
express
acknowledge
betray
burden
burden
"Contort" and "twist" are synonyms, both words mean to bend out of shape. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words has the same meaning as "encumber." Well, "encumber" means weigh down with, restrict the movement of. This is very similar in definition to "burden."
Example Question #353 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Complete this analogy.
Transient is to ephemeral as perspicacious is to ______________.
fraudulent
shrewd
adulterated
extenuating
penitent
shrewd
"Transient" and "ephemeral" are synonyms, both words mean fleeting, not eternal, lasting a short time. So, which of these words has the same meaning as "perspicacious?" Well, "perspicacious" means discerning, astute, able to understand and perceive things. This is the same definition as "shrewd." Additionally, "fraudulent" means inauthentic, not genuine, faked; "adulterated" means edited and made impure; "penitent" means feeling contrite and seeking forgiveness for; "extenuating" means (of circumstances) excusable.
Example Question #354 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Complete this analogy.
Aeronaut is to pilot as __________ is to arena.
libation
amphitheater
mutineer
platitude
innuendo
amphitheater
An "aeronaut" is a "pilot," someone who operates planes. So, which of these words is a synonym of "arena?" The correct answer is "amphitheater." An "amphitheater" is an arena for sporting events or artistic performances. Additionally, a "mutineer" is a renegade, a rebel; a "platitude" is an unoriginal or insincere comment; "innuendo" is a remark that is generally suggestive and involves word-play; a "libation" is a religious offering, typically of a liquid.
Example Question #355 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Complete this analogy.
Febrile is to feverish as __________ is to extraordinary.
mundane
insidious
ineffable
assiduous
maudlin
ineffable
"Febrile" and "feverish" are synonyms, both words mean having a fever, being in a state of fevered excitement and nervousness. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words has the same meaning as "extraordinary" (incredible, unusual and remarkable). The correct answer is "ineffable," which means so "extraordinary" as to be impossible to describe. Additionally, "mundane" means ordinary and boring; "maudlin" means overly sentimental; "assiduous" means hard-working, showing great care and effort; "insidious" means treacherous, having a gradual, but negative, effect.
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