ANALOGIES

Choose the pair that best represents a similar relationship to the one expressed in the original pair of
words.
1. MONK : DEVOTION
A. maniac : pacifism

B. explorer : contentment

C. visionary : complacency

D. rover : wanderlust

E. philistine : culture

Answer: Option D
Explanation: Devotion is characteristic of a monk; wanderlust is characteristic of a rover.

2. SLAPSTICK : LAUGHTER
A. fallacy : dismay

B. genre : mystery

C. satire : anger

D. mimicry : tears

E. horror : fear
Answer: Option E
Explanation: Slapstick results in laughter; horror results in fear.

3. VERVE : ENTHUSIASM
A. loyalty : duplicity

B. devotion : reverence

C. intensity : color

D. eminence : anonymity

E. generosity : elation
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Verve and enthusiasm are synonyms; devotion and reverence are synonyms.

4. SPY : CLANDESTINE
A. accountant : meticulous
 B. furrier : rambunctious

C. lawyer : ironic

D. shepherd : garrulous

E. astronaut : opulent
Answer: Option A
Explanation: A spy acts in a clandestine manner; an accountant acts in a meticulous manner.

5. COBBLER : SHOE
A. jockey : horse

B. contractor : building

C. mason : stone

D. cowboy : boot

E. potter : paint
Answer: Option B
Explanation: A cobbler makes and repairs shoes; a contractor builds and repairs buildings.

6. UMBRAGE : OFFENSE
A. confusion : penance

B. infinity : meaning

C. decorum : decoration

D. elation : jubilance

E. outrage : consideration
Answer: Option D
Explanation: Umbrage and offense are synonyms; elation and jubilance are synonyms.

7. DIRGE : FUNERAL
A. chain : letter

B. bell : church

C. telephone : call

D. jingle : commercial

E. hymn : concerto
Answer: Option D
Explanation: A dirge is a song used at a funeral; a jingle is a song used in a commercial.
8. DOMINANCE : HEGEMONY
A. romance : sympathy

B. furtherance : melancholy

C. independence : autonomy

D. tolerance : philanthropy

E. recompense : hilarity
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Hegemony means dominance; autonomy means independence.

9. PHOBIC : FEARFUL
A. finicky : thoughtful

B. cautious : emotional

C. envious : desiring

D. shy : familiar

E. asinine : silly
Answer: Option E
Explanation: To be phobic is to be extremely fearful; to be asinine is to be extremely silly.

10. FERAL : TAME

A. rancid : rational

B. repetitive : recurrent

C. nettlesome : annoying

D. repentant : honorable

E. ephemeral : immortal
Answer: Option E
Explanation: Feral and tame are antonyms; ephemeral and immortal are antonyms.

11. METAPHOR : SYMBOL

A. pentameter : poem

B. rhythm : melody

C. nuance : song

D. slang : usage

E. analogy : comparison
 Answer: Option E
Explanation: A metaphor is a symbol; an analogy is a comparison.

12. INTEREST : OBSESSION

A. mood : feeling

B. weeping : sadness

C. dream : fantasy

D. plan : negation

E. highlight : indication
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Obsession is a greater degree of interest; fantasy is a greater degree of dream.

13. CONDUCTOR : ORCHESTRA

A. jockey : mount

B. thrasher : hay

C. driver : tractor

D. skipper : crew

E. painter : house
Answer: Option D
Explanation: A conductor leads an orchestra; a skipper leads a crew.

14. FROND : PALM

A. quill : porcupine

B. blade : evergreen

C. scale : wallaby

D. tusk : alligator

E. blade : fern
Answer: Option A
Explanation: A palm (tree) has fronds; a porcupine has quills.

15. SOUND : CACOPHONY

A. taste : style

B. touch : massage
 C. smell : stench

D. sight : panorama

E. speech : oration
Answer: Option C
Explanation: A cacophony is an unpleasant sound; a stench is an unpleasant smell.

16. AERIE : EAGLE

A. capital : government

B. bridge : architect

C. unit : apartment

D. kennel : veterinarian

E. house : person
Answer: Option E
Explanation: An aerie is where an eagle lives; a house is where a person lives.

17. PROFESSOR : ERUDITE

A. aviator : licensed

B. inventor : imaginative

C. procrastinator : conscientious

D. overseer : wealthy

E. moderator : vicious
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Being erudite is a trait of a professor; being imaginative is a trait of an inventor.

18. DELTOID : MUSCLE

A. radius : bone

B. brain : nerve

C. tissue : organ

D. blood : vein

E. scalpel : incision
Answer: Option A
Explanation: The deltoid is a muscle; the radius is a bone.

19. JAUNDICE : LIVER

 A. rash : skin

B. dialysis : kidney

C. smog : lung

D. valentine : heart

E. imagination : brain
Answer: Option A
Explanation: Jaundice is an indication of a liver problem; rash is an indication of a skin problem.

20. CONVICTION : INCARCERATION

A. reduction : diminution

B. induction : amelioration

C. radicalization : estimation

D. marginalization : intimidation

E. proliferation : alliteration
Answer: Option A
Explanation: A conviction results in incarceration; a reduction results in diminution.

21. DEPENDABLE : CAPRICIOUS

A. fallible : cantankerous

B. erasable : obtuse

C. malleable : limpid

D. capable : inept

E. incorrigible : guilty
Answer: Option D
Explanation: Dependable and capricious are antonyms; capable and inept are antonyms.

1. BINDING : BOOK
A. criminal : gang

B. display : museum

C. artist : carpenter

D. nail : hammer

E. frame : picture
Answer: Option E
Explanation: A binding surrounds a book; a frame surrounds a picture.
2. EXPLORE : DISCOVER
A. read : skim

B. research : learn

C. write : print

D. think : relate

E. sleep : wake
Answer: Option B
Explanation: One explores to discover; one researches to learn.

3. SIAMESE : CAT
A. type : breed

B. dog : puppy

C. mark : spot

D. romaine : lettuce

E. collar : leash
Answer: Option D
Explanation: Siamese is a kind of cat; romaine is a kind of lettuce.

4. FINCH : BIRD
A. frog :toad

B. elephant : reptile

C. Dalmatian : dog

D. collie : marsupial

E. ant : ladybug
Answer: Option C
Explanation: A finch is a type of bird; a Dalmatian is a type of dog.

5. PETAL : FLOWER
A. salt : pepper

B. tire : bicycle

C. base : ball
 D. sandals : shoes

E. puppy : dog
Answer: Option B
Explanation: A petal is a part of a flower; a tire is a part of a bicycle.

6. COTTON : BALE
A. butter : churn

B. wine : ferment

C. grain : shock

D. curd : cheese

E. beef : steak
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Upon harvesting, cotton is gathered into bales; grain is gathered into shocks.

7. ELEPHANT : PACHYDERM
A. mantis : rodent

B. poodle : feline

C. kangaroo : marsupial

D. zebra : horse

E. tuna : mollusk
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
An elephant is a pachyderm; a kangaroo is a marsupial.

8. PSYCHOLOGIST : NEUROSIS
A. ophthalmologist : cataract

B. dermatologist : fracture

C. infant : pediatrician

D. rash : orthopedist

E. oncologist : measles
Answer: Option A
Explanation: A psychologist treats a neurosis; an ophthalmologist treats a cataract.

9. PASTORAL : RURAL
 A. metropolitan : urban

B. harvest : autumn

C. agrarian : benevolent

D. sleepy : nocturnal

E. wild : agricultural
Answer: Option A
Explanation: Pastoral describes rural areas; metropolitan describes urban areas.

10. TAILOR : SUIT

A. scheme : agent

B. edit : manuscript

C. revise : writer

D. mention : opinion

E. implode : building
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
To tailor a suit is to alter it; to edit a manuscript is to alter it.

11. PEDAL : BICYCLE

A. inch : yardstick

B. walk : skip

C. tire : automobile

D. buckle : belt

E. oar : canoe
Answer: Option E
Explanation: A pedal propels a bicycle; an oar propels a cano

12. DIVISION : SECTION

A. layer : tier

B. tether : bundle

C. chapter : verse

D. riser : stage

E. dais : speaker
 Answer: Option A
Explanation: Division and section are synonyms; layer and tier are synonyms.

13. DEPRESSED : SAD

A. neat : considerate

B. towering : cringing

C. rapid : plodding

D. progressive : regressive

E. exhausted : tired
Answer: Option E
Explanation: Depressed is an intensification of sad; exhausted is an intensification of tired.

14. BRISTLE : BRUSH

A. arm : leg

B. stage : curtain

C. recline : chair

D. key : piano

E. art : sculpture
Answer: Option D
Explanation: A bristle is a part of a brush; a key is a part of a piano.

15. RAIN : DRIZZLE

A. swim :dive

B. hop : shuffle

C. juggle : bounce

D. walk : run

E. run : jog
Answer: Option E
Explanation: To drizzle is to rain slowly; to jog is to run slowly.

16. PULSATE : THROB

A. walk : run

B. tired : sleep

C. examine : scrutinize
 D. ballet : dancer

E. find : lose
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Pulsate and throb are synonyms, as are examine and scrutinize.

17. FISH : SHOAL

A. wolf : pack

B. elephant : jungle

C. beagle : clan

D. herd : peacock

E. cow : farm
Answer: Option A
Explanation: A group of fish is a shoal; a group of wolves is a pack.

18. ODOMETER : DISTANCE

A. scale : weight

B. length : width

C. inch : foot

D. mileage : speed

E. area : size
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Scale - A measuring instrument for weighing; shows amount of mass.An odometer measures
distance; a scale measures weight.

19. WAITRESS : RESTAURANT

A. doctor : diagnosis

B. actor : role

C. driver : truck

D. teacher : school

E. author : book
Answer: Option D
Explanation: A waitress works in a restaurant; a teacher works in a school.

20. SKEIN : YARN

 A. squeeze : lemon

B. fire : coal

C. ream : paper

D. tree : lumber

E. plow : acre
Answer: Option C
Explanation: A skein is a quantity of yarn; a ream is a quantity of paper.

Choose the pair of words which have a relationship similar to that between the
given pair of words.

1. ANALGESIC: PAIN

(A) antiseptic: hygiene

(B) sedative: sleep
(C) tranquilizer: anxiety
(D) antibiotic: capsule

2. WEDDING: MARRIAGE

(A) birthday: gifts

(B) coronation: reign
(C) graduation: degree
(D) medal: bravery

3. FRUGALITY: STINGY

(A) warmth: heat

(B) resolution: whimsical
(C) reflection: thoughtful
(D) pride: haughty

4. TACTILE: TOUCH

(A) musical: acoustic

(B) audible: volume
(C) nasal: nose
(D) visible: sight

5. BERATE: CRITICIZE

(A) goad: urge

(B) blame: apologize
(C) regret: ponder
(D) evaluate: promote

6. FRATERNIZE: AMIABLE

(A) expiate: apprehensible

(B) respect: honor
(C) collaborate: cooperative
(D) compliment: suppliment

7. SALVE: WOUND

(A) exploit: weakness

(B) mollify: anger ---
(C) squander: opportunity
(D) emulate: achievement

8. NIGHTMARE: DREAM

(A) semaphore: signal

(B) dread: expectation ---
(C) tap: trap
(D) fear: conspiracy

9. GLIMMER: LIGHT

(A) catastrophe: avalanche

(B) link: chain
(C) sting: smell
(D) trace: substance ---

10. SANDAL: FOOTWEAR

(A) volume: Shelf

(B) watch: timepiece
(C) monarch: castle ---
(D) wax: candle

ANSWER

1. C
2. B
3. D
4. D
5. A
6. C
7. B
8. B
9. D
10. C

. FATHOM: DEPTH

(A) amplify: volume

(B) overflow: capacity
(C) appraise: value ---
(D) stump: answer

2. JOURNAL: ARTICLE

(A) anthology: poem ---

(B) dance: ballet
(C) magazine: cover
(D) concert: musicians

3. POSTSCRIPT: LETTER

(A) preamble: document

(B) glossary: reference
(C) epilogue: play --
(D) signature: pen

4. ICONOCLAST: ORTHODOXY

(A) scientist: theory

(B) libertarian: tyranny ---
(C) conformist: genius
(D) soldier: combat

5. HECKLER: DISCONCERT

(A) outcast: exclude

(B) performer: applaud
(C) monarch: depose
(D) lobbyist: persuade ---

6. REFUGEE: ASYLUM
(A) astronaut: capsule
(B) perfectionist: frustration
(C) opportunist: advantage ---
(D) director: stage

7. DEFEND: UNTENABLE

(A) flourish: vigorous ---

(B) escape: unfettered
(C) protect: dangerous
(D) care: invariable

8. SORT: CRITERION

(A) study: competence

(B) rank: value ---
(C) divide: quality
(D) poll: opinion

9. INCUMBENT: OFFICE

(A) politician: election

(B) jailer: prison
(C) retiree: service
(D) tenant: dwelling ---

10. EMULATE: PERSON

(A) mimic: gesture ---

(B) create: reputation
(C) obey: leader
(D) work: partner

ANSWER
1. C
2. A
3. C
4. B
5. D
6. C
7. A
8. B
9. D
10. A

1. RECYCLE: WASTE

(A) rebuild: product

(B) reclaim: land
(C) salvage: rescuer ---
(D) irrigate: earth

2. WALK: SCURRY

(A) march: follow

(B) nap: sleep
(C) impress: notice ---
(D) jog: sprint

3. TYRANT: GOVERN

(A) external: examine

(B) inquisitor: question ----
(C) cynic: believe
(D) volunteer: work

4. COGENT: PERSUASIVENES:

(A) Staid: manner

(B) tacit: awkwardness
(C) conceited: reputation
(D) lucid: clarity ---

5. COLLAGE: IMAGES

(A) medley: songs ---

(B) book: volumes
(D) directory: lists
(E) assembly: laws

6. PROFICIENCY: EXPERT

(A) recognition: winner

(B) medal: athlete
(C) passion: enthusiast ---
(D) promotion: office
7. VOLATILE: VAPORIZE

(A) translucent: illuminate

(B) frigid: chill
(C) ponderous: lift
(D) soluble: dissolve ---

8. TERRESTRIAL: LAND

(A) aquatic: water ---

(B) predatory: animal
(C) nocturnal: day
(D) arid: desert

ANSWER

1. C
2. C
3. B
4. D
5. A
6. C
7. D
8. A

1. RECUPERATE: SURGERY

(A) regenerate: furniture

(B) cleanse: alcohol
(C) cure: sickness
(D) revive: faint ----

2. CHAT: CONVERSE

(A) allege: deny

(B) browse: read ---
(C) halt: travel
(D) purchase: gift

3. TICKET: ADMISSION
(A) receipt: payment
(B) coupon: discount ----
(D) license: arms
(E) application: promotion

4. TENTACLES: OCTOPUS

(A) claws: crab ----

(B) petals: flower
(C) tadpoles: frog
(D) algae: seaweed

5. WAITER: DINER

(A) ballet: dancer

(B) clerk: customer ----
(D) juror: judge
(E) captain: teammate

6. PETAL: FLOWER

(A) ashok: tree

(B) staple: paper
(C) sprout: seed
(D) tooth: comb ----------

7. CAPTION: CARTOON

(A) byline: newspaper

(B) seriousness: news
(C) subtitle: film ---------------
(D) translation: content

8. ANECDOTE: STORY

(A) humour: joke

(B) melody: music
(C) limerick: poem ---------------
(D) column: newspaper

9. CREST: HILL

(A) fathom: sea

(B) linen: bed
(C) stem: plant
(D) roof: house --------------

10. SEED: PLANT

(A) egg: bird ------------
(B) pouch: kangaroo
(C) calf: cow
(D) drop: water

ANSWER

1. D
2. B
3. B
4. A
5. B
6. D
7. C
8. C
9. D
10. A

1. TUNNEL: MINE

(A) conduit: fluid

(B) corner: intersection
(C) sign: detour
(D) corridor: building ------------

2. PREAMBLE: STATUTE

(A) interlude: music

(B) exam : studies
(C) foreword: novel -----------
(D) epilogue: address

3. BIBLIOGRAPHY: PUBLICATION

(A) palette: brushes

(B) menu: dishes -------------
(C) manuscript: editions
(D) sculpture: figure
4. FORT: ATTACK

(A) vault: theft ------------

(B) fence: bunglow
(C) army: boundary
(D) jail: convict

5. DEVOUT: PIETY

(A) restless: energy

(B) superstitious: zeal
(C) compliant: submissiveness ---------------
(D) fallacious: accuracy

6. PROCRASTINATE: ACTION

(A) reverse: direction

(B) postpone: event --------------
(C) endure: patience
(D) embezzle: fraud

7. RECLAMATION: LAND

(A) obstruction: territory

(B) evaluation: condition
(C) restitution: injury
(D) restoration: structure --------------

8. MAGNETIC: ATTRACT

(A) transperent: sight

(B) toxic: poison ------------------
(C) electric: supply
(D) ill: vaccinate

9. JUNCTURE: CONNECT

(A) terminus: end -------------

(B) interrupt: between
(D) puncture:
(E) ramification: center

10. COBBLER: SHOE

(A) farmer: field

(B) mechanic: machine ---------------
(C) pilot: runway
(D) baker: flour
ANSWER

1. D
2. C
3. B
4. A
5. C
6. B
7. D
8. B
9. A
10. B

1. BEACON: GUIDANCE

(A) well: thirst

(B) trail: forest
(C) shroud: concealment -----------------
(D) jar: liquid

2. BARLEY: GRAIN

(A) yeast: bread

(B) pine: tree ------------
(C) vine: tree
(D) knot: rope

3. CANAL: WATERWAY

(B) bank: stream

(C) border : country
(D) dam : reservoir
(E) reservoir: lake -------------

4. CONDESCENDING: RESPECT
(A) bashful: attention
(B) insecure: doubt
(C) merciless: compassion ------------
(D) pathetic: pity

5. LOCOMOTIVE: TRAIN

(A) tractor: plow ------------

(B) rudder: rowboat
(C) camel: desert
(D) petrol: automobile

6. POTENTATE: POWER

(A) broadcaster: news

(B) virtuoso: skill ---------------
(C) protege: sponsorship
(D) anchor: presentor

7. FISSION: ENERGY

(A) reaction: action

(B) nutrition: growth
(C) evaporation: liquid
(D) combustion: heat -----------

8. DEDUCTION: RATIONAL

(A) hunch: intuitive --------------

(B) plan: spontaneous
(C) maxim: hackneyed
(D) hypothesis: researched

9. ABRASIVE: SKIN

(A) dissolve : water

(B) resilient: shock
(C) float : oil
(D) corrosive: iron -------------
(E) responsive: stimulus

10. NEIGHBOR: PROXIMITY

(A) supervisor: obedience

(B) comrade: order
(C) adversary: opposition ---------------
(D) traitor: distrust
ANSWER

1. C
2. B
3. E
4. C
5. A
6. B
7. D
8. A
9. D
10. C