ANALOGIES

TYPE 1
1. Odometer is to mileage as compass is to
A.speed B.hiking
C.needle D.direction
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
An odometer is an instrument used to measure mileage. A compass is an instrument used to
determine direction. Choices a, b, and c are incorrect because none is an instrument.
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$. %arathon is to race as hibernation is to
A.winter B.bear
C.dream D.sleep
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
A marathon is a long race and hibernation is a length& period o' sleep. (he answer is not
choice a or b because e)en though a bear and winter are related to hibernation, neither
completes the analog&. *Choice c+ is incorrect because sleep and dream are not s&non&mous.
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,. !indow is to pane as book is to
A.no)el B.glass
C.co)er D.page
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
A window is made up o' panes, and a book is made up o' pages. (he answer is not *choice a+
because a no)el is a t&pe o' book. (he answer is not *choice b+ because glass has no
relationship to a book. *Choice c+ is incorrect because a co)er is onl& one part o' a book- a
book is not made up o' co)ers.
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.. Cup is to co''ee as bowl is to
A.dish B.soup
C.spoon D.'ood
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Co''ee goes into a cup and soup goes into a bowl. Choices a and c are incorrect because the&
are other utensils. (he answer is not choice d because the word 'ood is too general.
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/. 0ard is to inch as 1uart is to
A.gallon B.ounce
C.milk D.li1uid
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
A &ard is a larger measure than an inch *a &ard contains ,2 inches+. A 1uart is a larger measure
than an ounce *a 1uart contains ,$ ounces+. 3allon *choice a+ is incorrect because it is larger
than a 1uart. Choices c and d are incorrect because the& are not units o' measurement.
2. Elated is to despondent as enlightened is to
A.aware B.ignorant
C.miserable D.tolerant
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Elated is the opposite o' despondent- enlightened is the opposite o' ignorant.
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4. Optimist is to cheer'ul as pessimist is to
A.gloom& B.mean
C.pett& D.help'ul
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
An optimist is a person whose outlook is cheer'ul. A pessimist is a person whose outlook is
gloom&. (he answer is not *choice b+ because a pessimist does not ha)e to be mean. *Choices
c+ and d are incorrect because neither ad5ecti)e describes the outlook o' a pessimist.
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6. "eptile is to li7ard as 'lower is to
A.petal B.stem
C.dais& D.alligator
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
A li7ard is a t&pe o' reptile- a dais& is a t&pe o' 'lower. Choices a and b are incorrect because a
petal and a stem are parts o' a 'lower, not t&pes o' 'lowers. *Choice d+ is incorrect because an
alligator is another t&pe o' reptile, not a t&pe o' 'lower.
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8. 9la& is to actor as concert is to
A.s&mphon& B.musician
C.piano D.percussion
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
An actor per'orms in a pla&. A musician per'orms at a concert. Choices a, c, and d are incorrect
because none is people who per'orm.
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1:. ;ponge is to porous as rubber is to
A.massi)e B.solid
C.elastic D.in'lexible
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
A sponge is a porous material. "ubber is an elastic material. *Choice a+ is incorrect because
rubber would not generall& be re'erred to as massi)e. (he answer is not *choice b+ because
e)en though rubber is a solid, its most noticeable characteristic is its elasticit&. Choice d is
incorrect because rubber has 'lexibilit&.
11. Care'ul is to cautious as boast'ul is to
A.arrogant B.humble
C.5o&'ul D.suspicious
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Care'ul and cautious are s&non&ms *the& mean the same thing+. Boast'ul and arrogant are
also s&non&ms. (he answer is not *choice b+ because humble means the opposite o' boast'ul.
(he answer is not choice c or d because neither means the same as boast'ul.
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1$. 9en is to poet as needle is to
A.thread B.button
C.sewing D.tailor
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
A pen is a tool used b& a poet. A needle is a tool used b& a tailor. (he answer is not choice a,
b, or c because none is a person and there'ore cannot complete the analog&.
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1,. ;ecretl& is to openl& as silentl& is to
A.scarcel& B.impolitel&
C.noisil& D.1uietl&
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
;ecretl& is the opposite o' openl&, and silentl& is the opposite o' noisil&. Choices a and b are
clearl& not the opposites o' silentl&. *Choice d+ means the same thing as silentl&.
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1.. Embarrassed is to humiliated as 'rightened is to
A.terri'ied B.agitated
C.courageous D.reckless
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
<' someone has been humiliated, the& ha)e been greatl& embarrassed. <' someone is terri'ied,
the& are extremel& 'rightened. (he answer is not choice b because an agitated person is not
necessaril& 'rightened. Choices c and d are incorrect because neither word expresses a state
o' being 'rightened.
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1/. 9ride is to lion as shoal is to
A.teacher B.student
C.sel'=respect D.'ish
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
A group o' lions is called a pride. A group o' 'ish swim in a shoal. (eacher *choice a+ and
student *choice b+ re'er to another meaning o' the word school. (he answer is not *choice c+
because sel'=respect has no ob)ious relationship to this particular meaning o' school.
12. Artist is to painting as senator is to
A.attorne& B.law
C.politician D.constituents
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
An artist makes paintings- a senator makes laws. (he answer is not choice a because an
attorne& does not make laws and a senator is not an attorne&. Choice c is incorrect because a
senator is not a politician. Constituents *choice d+ is also incorrect because a senator ser)es
his or her constituents.
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14. Exercise is to g&m as eating is to
A.'ood B.dieting
C.'itness D.restaurant
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
A g&m is a place where people exercise. A restaurant is a place where people eat. #ood
*choice a+ is not the answer because it is something people eat, not a place or location where
the& eat. (he answer is not choice b or c because neither represents a place where people eat.
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16. Candid is to indirect as honest is to
A.'rank B.wicked
C.truth'ul D.untruth'ul
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Candid and indirect re'er to opposing traits. >onest and untruth'ul re'er to opposing traits.
(he answer is not choice a because 'rank means the same thing as candid.!icked *choice b+
is incorrect because e)en though it re'ers to a negati)e trait, it does not mean the opposite o'
honest. *Choice c+ is incorrect because truth'ul and honest mean the same thing.
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18. 3uide is to direct as reduce is to
A.decrease B.maintain
C.increase D.preser)e
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
3uide and direct are s&non&ms, and reduce and decrease are s&non&ms. (he answer is not
choice b or d because neither means the same as reduce. *Choice c+ is incorrect because
increase is the opposite o' reduce.
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$:. Oar is to rowboat as 'oot is to
A.running B.sneaker
C.skateboard D.5umping
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
An oar puts a rowboat into motion. A 'oot puts a skateboard into motion. (he answer is not
choice a because running is not an ob5ect that is put into motion b& a 'oot. ;neaker *choice b+
is incorrect because it is something worn on a 'oot. ?umping *choice d+ is incorrect because
although &ou do need 'eet to 5ump, 5umping is not an ob5ect that is put into motion b& means
o' a 'oot.
TYPE 2
1. B<@D<@3 A BOOB
A.criminal A gang B.displa& A museum
C.artist A carpenter D.nail A hammer
E. 'rame A picture
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option E
Explanation:
A binding surrounds a book- a 'rame surrounds a picture.
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$. EC9DO"E A D<;COE"
A.read A skim B.research A learn
C.write A print D.think A relate
E. sleep A wake
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
One explores to disco)er- one researches to learn.
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,. ;<A%E;E A CA(
A.t&pe A breed B.dog A pupp&
C.mark A spot D.romaine A lettuce
E. collar A leash
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
;iamese is a kind o' cat- romaine is a kind o' lettuce.
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.. #<@C> A B<"D
A.'rog Atoad B.elephant A reptile
C.Dalmatian A dog D.collie A marsupial
E. ant A lad&bug
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
A 'inch is a t&pe o' bird- a Dalmatian is a t&pe o' dog.
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/. 9E(AD A #DO!E"
A.salt A pepper B.tire A bic&cle
C.base A ball D.sandals A shoes
E. pupp& A dog
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
A petal is a part o' a 'lower- a tire is a part o' a bic&cle.
2. CO((O@ A BADE
A.butter A churn B.wine A 'erment
C.grain A shock D.curd A cheese
E. bee' A steak
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Epon har)esting, cotton is gathered into bales- grain is gathered into shocks.
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4. EDE9>A@( A 9AC>0DE"%
A.mantis A rodent B.poodle A 'eline
C.kangaroo A marsupial D.7ebra A horse
E. tuna A mollusk
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
An elephant is a pach&derm- a kangaroo is a marsupial.
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6. 9;0C>ODO3<;( A @EE"O;<;
A.ophthalmologist A cataract B.dermatologist A 'racture
C.in'ant A pediatrician D.rash A orthopedist
E. oncologist A measles
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
A ps&chologist treats a neurosis- an ophthalmologist treats a cataract.
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8. 9A;(O"AD A "E"AD
A.metropolitan A urban B.har)est A autumn
C.agrarian A bene)olent D.sleep& A nocturnal
E. wild A agricultural
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
9astoral describes rural areas- metropolitan describes urban areas.
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1:. (A<DO" A ;E<(
A.scheme A agent B.edit A manuscript
C.re)ise A writer D.mention A opinion
E. implode A building
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
(o tailor a suit is to alter it- to edit a manuscript is to alter it.
11. 9EDAD A B<C0CDE
A.inch A &ardstick B.walk A skip
C.tire A automobile D.buckle A belt
E. oar A canoe
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option E
Explanation:
A pedal propels a bic&cle- an oar propels a canoe.
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1$. D<<;<O@ A ;EC(<O@
A.la&er A tier B.tether A bundle
C.chapter A )erse D.riser A stage
E. dais A speaker
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Di)ision and section are s&non&ms- la&er and tier are s&non&ms.
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1,. DE9"E;;ED A ;AD
A.neat A considerate B.towering A cringing
C.rapid A plodding D.progressi)e A regressi)e
E. exhausted A tired
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option E
Explanation:
Depressed is an intensi'ication o' sad- exhausted is an intensi'ication o' tired.
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1.. B"<;(DE A B"E;>
A.arm A leg B.stage A curtain
C.recline A chair D.ke& A piano
E. art A sculpture
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
A bristle is a part o' a brush- a ke& is a part o' a piano.
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1/. "A<@ A D"<FFDE
A.swim Adi)e B.hop A shu''le
C.5uggle A bounce D.walk A run
E. run A 5og
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option E
Explanation:
(o dri77le is to rain slowl&- to 5og is to run slowl&.
12. 9ED;A(E A (>"OB
A.walk A run B.tired A sleep
C.examine A scrutini7e D.ballet A dancer
E. 'ind A lose
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
9ulsate and throb are s&non&ms, as are examine and scrutini7e.
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14. #<;> A ;>OAD
A.wol' A pack B.elephant A 5ungle
C.beagle A clan D.herd A peacock
E. cow A 'arm
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
A group o' 'ish is a shoal- a group o' wol)es is a pack.
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16. ODO%E(E" A D<;(A@CE
A.scale A weight B.length A width
C.inch A 'oot D.mileage A speed
E. area A si7e
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
;cale = A measuring instrument 'or weighing- shows amount o' mass.
An odometer measures distance- a scale measures weight.
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18. !A<("E;; A "E;(AE"A@(
A.doctor A diagnosis B.actor A role
C.dri)er A truck D.teacher A school
E. author A book
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
A waitress works in a restaurant- a teacher works in a school.
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$:. ;BE<@ A 0A"@
A.s1uee7e A lemon B.'ire A coal
C.ream A paper D.tree A lumber
E. plow A acre
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
A skein is a 1uantit& o' &arn- a ream is a 1uantit& o' paper.
TYPE 3
1. %O@B A DEO(<O@
A.maniac A paci'ism B.explorer A contentment
C.)isionar& A complacenc& D.ro)er A wanderlust
E. philistine A culture
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
De)otion is characteristic o' a monk- wanderlust is characteristic o' a ro)er.
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$. ;DA9;(<CB A DAE3>(E"
A.'allac& A disma& B.genre A m&ster&
C.satire A anger D.mimicr& A tears
E. horror A 'ear
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option E
Explanation:
;lapstick results in laughter- horror results in 'ear.
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,. E"E A E@(>E;<A;%
A.lo&alt& A duplicit& B.de)otion A re)erence
C.intensit& A color D.eminence A anon&mit&
E. generosit& A elation
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
er)e and enthusiasm are s&non&ms- de)otion and re)erence are s&non&ms.
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.. ;90 A CDA@DE;(<@E
A.accountant A meticulous B.'urrier A rambunctious
C.law&er A ironic D.shepherd A garrulous
E. astronaut A opulent
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
A sp& acts in a clandestine manner- an accountant acts in a meticulous manner.
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/. COBBDE" A ;>OE
A.5ocke& A horse B.contractor A building
C.mason A stone D.cowbo& A boot
E. potter A paint
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
A cobbler makes and repairs shoes- a contractor builds and repairs buildings.
2. E%B"A3E A O##E@;E
A.con'usion A penance B.in'init& A meaning
C.decorum A decoration D.elation A 5ubilance
E. outrage A consideration
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Embrage and o''ense are s&non&ms- elation and 5ubilance are s&non&ms.
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4. D<"3E A #E@E"AD
A.chain A letter B.bell A church
C.telephone A call D.5ingle A commercial
E. h&mn A concerto
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
A dirge is a song used at a 'uneral- a 5ingle is a song used in a commercial.
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6. DO%<@A@CE A >E3E%O@0
A.romance A s&mpath& B.'urtherance A melanchol&
C.independence A autonom& D.tolerance A philanthrop&
E. recompense A hilarit&
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
>egemon& means dominance- autonom& means independence.
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8. 9>OB<C A #EA"#ED
A.'inick& A thought'ul B.cautious A emotional
C.en)ious A desiring D.sh& A 'amiliar
E. asinine A sill&
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option E
Explanation:
(o be phobic is to be extremel& 'ear'ul- to be asinine is to be extremel& sill&.
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1:. #E"AD A (A%E
A.rancid A rational B.repetiti)e A recurrent
C.nettlesome A anno&ing D.repentant A honorable
E. ephemeral A immortal
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option E
Explanation:
#eral and tame are anton&ms- ephemeral and immortal are anton&ms.
11. %E(A9>O" A ;0%BOD
A.pentameter A poem B.rh&thm A melod&
C.nuance A song D.slang A usage
E. analog& A comparison
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option E
Explanation:
A metaphor is a s&mbol- an analog& is a comparison.
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1$. <@(E"E;( A OB;E;;<O@
A.mood A 'eeling B.weeping A sadness
C.dream A 'antas& D.plan A negation
E. highlight A indication
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Obsession is a greater degree o' interest- 'antas& is a greater degree o' dream.
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1,. CO@DEC(O" A O"C>E;("A
A.5ocke& A mount B.thrasher A ha&
C.dri)er A tractor D.skipper A crew
E. painter A house
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
A conductor leads an orchestra- a skipper leads a crew.
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1.. #"O@D A 9AD%
A.1uill A porcupine B.blade A e)ergreen
C.scale A wallab& D.tusk A alligator
E. blade A 'ern
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
A palm *tree+ has 'ronds- a porcupine has 1uills.
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1/. ;OE@D A CACO9>O@0
A.taste A st&le B.touch A massage
C.smell A stench D.sight A panorama
E. speech A oration
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
A cacophon& is an unpleasant sound- a stench is an unpleasant smell.
12. AE"<E A EA3DE
A.capital A go)ernment B.bridge A architect
C.unit A apartment D.kennel A )eterinarian
E. house A person
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option E
Explanation:
An aerie is where an eagle li)es- a house is where a person li)es.
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14. 9"O#E;;O" A E"ED<(E
A.a)iator A licensed B.in)entor A imaginati)e
C.procrastinator A conscientious D.o)erseer A wealth&
E. moderator A )icious
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Being erudite is a trait o' a pro'essor- being imaginati)e is a trait o' an in)entor.
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16. DED(O<D A %E;CDE
A.radius A bone B.brain A ner)e
C.tissue A organ D.blood A )ein
E. scalpel A incision
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
(he deltoid is a muscle- the radius is a bone.
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18. ?AE@D<CE A D<E"
A.rash A skin B.dial&sis A kidne&
C.smog A lung D.)alentine A heart
E. imagination A brain
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
?aundice is an indication o' a li)er problem- rash is an indication o' a skin problem.
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$:. CO@<C(<O@ A <@CA"CE"A(<O@
A.reduction A diminution B.induction A amelioration
C.radicali7ation A estimation D.marginali7ation A intimidation
E. proli'eration A alliteration
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
A con)iction results in incarceration- a reduction results in diminution.
DE9E@DABDE A CA9"<C<OE;
A.'allible A cantankerous B.erasable A obtuse
C.malleable A limpid D.capable A inept
E. incorrigible A guilt&
Answer & Explanation
AnswerA Option D
ExplanationA
Dependable and capricious are anton&ms- capable and inept are anton&ms.