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The document provides examples of word pair analogies with definitions, characteristics, functions, degrees, parts to wholes, lacks, and antonyms as the relationship types. For each word pair, participants are instructed to choose the answer option that expresses the same type of relationship and write a bridge sentence describing the relationship.

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High Advanced Analogies 1 PDF

The document provides examples of word pair analogies with definitions, characteristics, functions, degrees, parts to wholes, lacks, and antonyms as the relationship types. For each word pair, participants are instructed to choose the answer option that expresses the same type of relationship and write a bridge sentence describing the relationship.

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org Name________________
Date________________
● Word Pair Analogies 1
Example:
high-advanced level (GRE)

Directions: Choose the pair of words that


Bridge Type: Definition
best express a relationship similar to that
of the original pair. Then write the bridge #) PLATITUDE : CLICHÉ
sentence(s) to the right. A) dogma : accurate
B) theater : dramatic
By definition, a platitude is cliché. C) sage : wise
By definition, a sage is wise. D) legerdemain : obvious
E) portent : beneficial

Bridge Type: Characteristic


1) VITRIOL : SPITEFUL Bridge Sentence:

A) hindsight : perfect A characteristic of vitriol is to be spiteful.


B) alabaster : white
C) buoyancy : light A characteristic of __________ is to be
D) equilibrium : just __________.
E) jubilation : biblical

Bridge Type: Function


2) INVECTIVE : BLAME
Bridge Sentence:
A) homage : copy
B) grandeur : admire The function of invective is to blame.
C) duplicity : increase
D) depravity : corrupt The function of __________ is to __________.
E) masonry : construct

Bridge Type: Characteristic


3) VERNACULAR : REGIONAL Bridge Sentence:
A) leaf : autumnal
A characteristic of a vernacular is to be
B) senator : dissentious regional.
C) fluctuation : irregular
D) budget : austere A characteristic of a __________ is to be
E) autopsy : fatal __________.
Bridge Type: Degree
4) VIRULENT : POISONOUS
Bridge Sentence:
A) autonomous : free
B) disparate : distinct Something that is virulent is very poisonous.
C) botanical : flowery
D) dormant : tired Something that is __________ is very
__________.
E) unique : eccentric

Bridge Type: Part to Whole


5) GRENADIER : ARMY
Bridge Sentence:
A) inkling : pen
B) wheelchair : paraplegic A grenadier is part of the army.
C) couch : lethargy
D) count : nobility A __________ is part of the __________.
E) insurrection : government

Bridge Type: Lack


6) FAKE : AUTHENTICITY
Bridge Sentence:
A) latent : manifestation
B) impenetrable : defense Something that is fake lacks authenticity.
C) lacteal : milk
D) preponderant : thought _____________________________________.
E) retrograde : direction

Bridge Type: Definition (Antonyms)


7) NEFARIOUS : VIRTUOUS
Bridge Sentence:
A) stringent : solid
B) subliminal : secret By definition, nefarious is the opposite of
C) reticent : talkative virtuous.
D) jocular : humorous
E) haggard : old _____________________________________.

8) CASTIGATE : CRITICIZE
Bridge Sentence:
A) dishevel : destroy
B) brutalize : bully _____________________________________.
C) legalize : filibuster
D) predict : forecast
_____________________________________.
E) kill : massacre

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