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ANALOGIES EXCERCISE - 1
1. LAVA : VOLCANO :: (C) Likely : Conjecture
(A) Ice : Glass (D) Cranky : Conjecture
(B) Cascade : Precipice (E) Contumacious : Revolt
(C) Steam : Geyser
(D) Avalanche : Ice 11. RECTANGLE : SQUARE ::
(E) Snowstorm : Lightning (A) Sphere : Circle
(B) Tub : Shower
2. INTRODUCTION : CONCLUSION :: (C) Sonnet : Poem
(A) Announcement : News (D) Hypotenuse : Triangle
(B) Greeting : Farewell (E) Magazine : Article
(C) Birth : Marriage
(D) Landing : Accolade 12. SEMINARY : THEOLOGIAN ::
(E) Companionship : Termination (A) Academy : Cadet
(B) Courtroom : Witness
3. DEGREE : TEMPERATURE :: (C) Sanitarium : Patient
(A) Nutrient : Nourishment (D) Conservatory : Artist
(B) Scale : Length (E) Laboratory : Researcher
(C) Decibel : Sound
(D) Decibel : Sound 13. SHARD : POTTERY ::
(E) Headphones : Conversation (A) Hill : Cliff
(B) Ash : fire
4. ABSTINENCE : DRUNKENNESS : (C) Hair : Wig
(A) Celibacy : Promiscuity (D) Canal : River
(B) Indulgence : Fatness (E) Splinter : Wood
(C) Withdrawal : Annexation
(D) Entertainment : Dismay 14. OBTRUSIVE : IGNORE ::
(E) Thrift : frivolity (A) Autocratic : Govern
(B) Inconsequential : Denigrate
5. BARK : DOG :: (C) Elusive : capture
(A) Sty : Pig (D) Auspicious : forecast
(B) Skin : Cat (E) Appropriated : usurp
(C) Nest : Bird
(D) Egg : Chicken 15. CARAT : GOLD ::
(E) Hoot : Owl (A) Proof : Alcohol
(B) Liter : Beer
6. REFEREE : FIELD :: (C) Pound : sugar
(A) Experimenter : Result (D) Meter : Rope
(B) Arbitrator : Deadlock (E) Ream : Paper
(C) Gladiator : Fight
(D) Professor : Classroom 16. LOGO : COMPANY ::
(E) Judge : Courtroom (A) Fabric : Weaver
(B) Catalogue : Stockiest
7. COMPREHEND : UNINTELLIGIBLE : (C) Trademark : Manufacturer
(A) Swallow : Edible (D) Landmark : Surveyor
(B) Circumvent : Risky (E) Painting : artist
(C) Accumulate : Insignificant
(D) Control : Ungovernable 17. SHRINE : PILGRIM ::
(E) Suspect : Untrustworthy (A) Peak : Climber
(B) Voting : Pollster
8. MERCHANDISE : SHOPLIFT :: (C) Debacle : Loser
(A) Conversation : Eavesdrop (D) Highway : Driver
(B) Property : Trespass (E) Dive : Swimmer
(C) Debate : Slander
(D) Suspect : Apprehend 18. HATCH : HOLD ::
(E) Onlooker : Subpoena (A) Rudder : Anchor
(B) Boat : Barge
9. SWELL : BURST :: (C) Courtyard : Terrace
(A) Assimilate : Weaken (D) Door : Room
(B) Pollute : Heal (E) Cellar : Attic
(C) Promote : Conceive
(D) Thaw : freeze 19. CHANT : SPEAK ::
(E) Stumble : fall (A) March : Walk
(B) Heed : Hear
10. RETICENT : TALK :: (C) Wince : dodge
(A) Abstemious : Devour (D) Squeeze : Touch
(B) Tasteless : Savor (E) Blink : view
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(C) Supervisor : Employee
20. INCUMBENT : OFFICE :: (D) Captain : Army
(A) Monarch : Throne (E) Owner : Equity
(B) President : Company
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ANALOGIES SOLUTIONS - 1
ANSWERS :
1. C 2. B 3.D 4.A 5.E 6.E 7. D 8.B 9. E 10. A 11. C 12.D 13. E 14.C 15.A 16. C 17. A 18.D 19. A 20. A
Analysis
1. (DEFINING CHARACTERISTIC) A volcano gives out lava (meaning molten rock); a geyser
(meaning a natural spring ) gives out steam. (C)
2. (ANTONYMS ) Introduction and conclusion are antonyms; greeting (such as good morning ) and
farewell (such as good-bye) are antonyms .(B)
3. (UNIT OF MEASUREMENT ) Degree is the unit in which temperature is measured; decibel is the
unit in which sound is measured. (D)
4. (ANTONYMS ) One who practices abstinence (meaning celibacy (meaning keeping away form
alcoholic drinks) does not indulge in drunkenness; one who practices celibacy (meaning abstinence
from sex) does not indulge in promiscuity (meaning indiscriminate indulgence in sex). (A)
5. (ANIMAL AND SOUND ) Barking is the cry of a dog; hooting is the cry of an owl. (E)
6. (PERNON AND WORKPLACE) A referee decides in the field; a judge decides in the courtroom.
(E) If you had framed your sentence as ‘A referee functions in a field, then you should refine your
sentence as ‘A referee decides in the field’, in which case (D) can be eliminated.
7. (ANTONYM VARIANT ) Anything that cannot be comprehended (meaning understood) is
unintelligible; anything that cannot be controlled is ungovernable. (D) The related antonym
relationship is comprehensible: unintelligible:: controllable : ungovernable
8. (DESIRABLE AND UNDESIRABLE FORMS OF AN ACTION) When one shoplifts, one stealthily
takes a merchandise; when one trespasses, one stealthily enters someone else’s property. (B)
9. (CAUSE AND EFFECT) Swelling (meaning increasing in volume because of internal pressure), if
unchecked, results in a burst; stumbling (meaning missing one’s step) if unchecked, results in a fall.
(E)
10. ( ANTONYM VARIANT ) A reticent (meaning reserved in style) person does not talk: an
abstemious (meaning given to eating in moderation ) person does not devour (meaning eat like a
glutton). (A) (The related antonym relationship is reticent: talkative:: abstemious : gorging)
11. (EXAMPLE AND CATEGORY) A square is a specific instance of rectangles; a sonnet is a specific
instance of poem. (C)
12. (PERSON AND WORKPLACE ) A theologian (meaning one who studies the nature of God and
religion) studies in a seminary (meaning religious school); an artist studies in a conservatory
(meaning school of art or music). (D)
13. (PART AND THE WHOLE ) A shard is broken piece of pottery; a splinter is a broken piece of
wood. ( A wig is made up of a shards.) (E)
14. (CAUSE AND EFFECT) It is difficult to ignore an obtrusive (meaning too noticeable) person; it is
difficult to capture an elusive (meaning slippery) person. (C)
15. (UNIT OF MEASUREMENT) Carat is the measure of purity of gold; proof is the meters and paper in
reams. But these units do not measure their purity.)
16. (SYMBOLA AND MEANING ) A logo is the symbol of a company; a trademark is the symbol of a
manufacturer. (C)
17. (PERSON AND GOAL) A pilgrim’s goal is to reach the shrine (meaning sacred or holy place); a
climber’s goal is to reach the peak. (A)
18. (PART AND THE WHOLE) One enters a hold (of a ship) through the hatch; one enter a room
through the door. (D)
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19. (DEFINITION ) To chant means to speak in a rhythm; to march means to walk in a rhythm.
(A)
20. (DEFINING CHARACTERISTIC ) An incumbent is the occupier of an office; a monarch is the
occupier of a throne. (A)
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1. APOSTATE : RELIGION :: (C) Editor : Byline
(A) Offender : Order (D) Elector : Vote
(B) Atheist : faith (E) Librarian : volume
(C) Deserter : duty
(D) Adherent : rule 10. COLOR : WAVELENGTH ::
(E) Deifier : hero (A) Pitch : Frequency
(B) Diameter : Circumference
2. BIRD : AVIARY :: (C) Angle : Acuteness
(A) Lion : Circus (D) Power : Generation
(B) Bear : Cave (E) String : Vibration
(C) Pig : sty 11. PLAIN : AUSTERE ::
(D) Hare : Burrow (A) Neutral : Detached
(E) Rodent : silo (B) Clean : Sterile
(C) Lonely : Gloomy
3. JEER : DERISION :: (D) Deserted : Barren
(A) Worry : Check (E) Eloquent : Talkative
(B) Tremble : Menace
(C) Slouch : Alertness 12. EQUANTIMITY : DISCOMPOSE ::
(D) Reprimand : Censure (A) Equation : Invert
(E) Glower : Agony (B) Equitableness : Oppose
(C) Prevarication : Diminish
4. SWARM : INSECT :: (D) Equilibrium : Unbalance
(A) Match : Player (E) Similarity : Verify
(B) Picnic : forest
(C) Throng : Person 13. RIDDLED : HOLES ::
(D) Dog : Puppy (A) Untangled : Ties
(E) Vase : Bloom (B) Furrowed : Articles
(C) Imperfect : Repairs
5. IRASCIBLE : PROVOKED :: (D) Pitted : Indentations
(A) Credulous : Convinced (E) Sharpened : Lacerations
(B) Reliable : Disproved
(C) Immoral : Suppressed 14. DEFENSE : BASTION ::
(D) Impersonal : Described (A) Storage : Arsenal
(E) Taunting : Amused (B) Supply : Anchorage
(C) Concealment : Citadel
6. EXPEL : SCHOOL :: (D) Embarkation : Asylum
(A) Export : Factory (E) Fortification : Pavilion
(B) Exile : Nation
(C) Escape : penitentiary 15. RELAPSE : CONVALESCENCE ::
(D) Vacate : Building (A) Reiteration : Monotony
(E) Dodge : Taxes (B) Stalemate : Debate
(C) Dissonance : Euphony
7. COLD : FORSTBILE :: (D) Recidivism : Rehabilitation
(A) River bed : Sand (E) Feudalism : Modernisation
(B) Star : Twinkling
(C) Laceration : Wound 16. VAULT : THEFT ::
(D) Heat : sunburn (A) Fort : Aggression
(E) Rain : Overcoat (B) Spice : Aroma
(C) Fence : Dwelling
8. BACTERIA : DECOMPOSITION :: (D) Army : War
(A) Volcano : Eruption (E) Jail : Sentence
(B) Antibiotic : Injection
(C) Yeast : Fermentation 17. COMA : unconsciousness ::
(D) Oxygen : treatment (A) Amnesia : Exercise
(E) Trees : Deforestation (B) Delirium : Confusion
(C) Paralysis : Distress
9. GRADUATE : DIPLOMA :: (D) Hallucination : Insensibility
(A) Aggressor : Compromise (E) Fever : Tranquility
(B) Property owner : Deed
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18. SPECKLE : SPOTS :: (C) Coward : Delinquent
(A) Demand : Changes (D) Envoy : Emissary
(B) Perforate : Stamps (E) Vicar : Abbot
(C) Emboss : Planes
(D) Ornament : Stripes 20. SEDATIVE : SLEEP ::
(E) Striate : Grooves (A) Challenging : Knowledge
(B) Mnemonic : Memory
19. LACKEY : DEPENDENT :: (C) Dramatic : Story
(A) Amateur : Artist (D) Vocal : Eloquence
(B) Groveler : Petitioner (E) Harmonic : Music
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ANSWER :
1.C 2.C 3.D 4.C 5.A 6.B 7.D 8.C 9.B 10.A 11.B 12.D 13.D 14.A 15.D 16.A 17.B 18.E 19.B 20.B
Analysis
1. (DEFINITION ) An apostate is one who has abandoned his faith; a deserter is one who has abandoned his duty.
(C)
2. (HABITAT ) An aviary is where one grows birds; a sty is where one grows pigs. (C)
3. (SYNONYM VARIANT ) (From a reference to the first words in the choices, we can infer that jeer is used as a
verb in this question.) When one jeers ( meaning mocks or abuses) criticizes) another person, he shows his censure (
meaning disapproval ) (D)
4. (COLLECTIVE NOUN) A swarm means a large number of insects; a throng means a large number of persons.
(C)
5. (DEFINING CHARACTERISTIC ) An irascible (meaning easily angered ) person can be easily provoked; a
credulous (meaning disposed to believe readily ) person can be easily convinced. (A)
6. (CAUSE AND EFFECT ) A person expelled from school cannot reenter ti; a person exiled (meaning banished
legally) from a country cannot reenter it. (B)
7. (CAUSE AND EFFECT) Severity of cold causes frostbite: severity of heat causes sunburn. (D)
8. (CAUSE AND EFFECT) Bacteria are minute organisms which cause decomposition: yeasts are minute
organisms which cause fermentation (meaning chemical reaction induced by living organisms). (C)
9. (SYMBOL AND MEANING) The word deed’ means ‘title deed’ to a property) The diploma forms proof that one
is a graduate; the deed forms proof that one is a property owner. (B)
10. (UNIT OF MEASUREMENT ) The color of light is measured by its wave length: the pitch of sound is measured
by its frequency. (A)
11. (DEGREE OF INTENSITY) Being austere (meaning bare) is a heightened form of being plain: being sterile
(meaning free from bacteria or other micro-organisms) is a heightened form of being clean. The pairs (neutral,
detached); (deserted, barren) and (eloquent, talkative) are mere synonyms.) (B)
12. (CAUSE AND EFFECT) When discomposed (meaning disturbed in composure) one loses one’s equanimity
(meaning calmness); when unbalanced, one loses one’s equilibrium (meaning mental or emotional peace). (D)
13. (CAUSE AND EFFECT) A surface that is riddled ( meaning pierced or perforated) develops holes; a surface
that is pitted (meaning marked with depressions) develops indentations (meaning depressions). (D)
14. (THING AND PURPOSED) A bastion (meaning the projecting part of a fortification) is a structure used for
defense; an arsenal (meaning a place used for storing arms and ammunitions) is a building used for storage. (A)
Choice (E) is given to trip you because you may think that there is some connection between ‘defense’ and
‘fortification’ and wrongly choose it as the answer)
15. (DEFINITION) A relapse (meaning getting back an illness) is a setback on convalescence (meaning the
process of returning to health and strength); a recidivism (meaning returning to criminal habits) is a setback on
rehabilitation. (D)
16. (THING AND PURPOSE) The purpose of a vault (meaning a steel structure where valuables are kept) is to
protect from theft; the purpose of a fort is to protect from aggression. (A)
17. (DEGREEE OF INTENSITY ) Coma is an intensified state of unconsciousness; delirium (meaning state of
uncontrolled excitement or emotion) is an intensified state of confusion. (B)
18. (CAUSE AND EFFECT) A speckled surface has a number of spots; a striated surface has a number grooves.
(E)
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19. (DESIRABLE AND UNESIRABLE FORMS OF A QUALITY ) Being a lackey (meaning a servile
follower ) is an undesirable form of a being a dependent; being a groveler (meaning a person who abases himself
for a favour ) is an undesirable form of being a petitioner. (B)
20. (THING AND PURPOSE ) A sedative act as an aid to sleep; a mnemonic (such as VIBGYOR, a a word made
of the first letters of the sequential colors of the rainbow) acts as an aid to memory. (B)
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1. STUTTER : SPEECH:: 9. INDIGENCE : FUNDS ::
(A) Blare : Hearing (A) Allegiance : employment
(B) Aroma : smell (B) Avarice : Possessions
(C) Astigmatism : sight (C) Lassitude : Vigor
(D) Novocain : Touch (D) Rehearsal : Presentation
(E) Salt : Taste (E) Repudiation : Hypothesis
10. COLANDER : DRAIN ::
2. PARDON : FORGIVING :: (A) Thermometer : Calibrate
(A) Pilfer : Jailed (B) Statue : Sculpt
(B) Overstate : Retold (C) Sluice : Inundate
(C) Proof-read : Mistaken (D) Centrifuge : Separate
(D) Lie : Untruthful (E) Television : Broadcast
(E) Pray : Kneeling
11. ACROBAT : AGILITY ::
3. PALATE : MOUTH :: (A) Engineer : Focus
(A) Kerb : Footpath (B) Mariner : navigation
(B) Rainbow : Sky (C) Judge : Precedent
(C) Rivulet : Dam (D) Industrialist : Credibility
(D) Hill : Range (E) Surgeon : Dexterity
(E) Ceiling : Room
12. FAREWELL : VALEDICTION ::
4. DETERIORATION : QUALITY :: (A) Oration : Prediction
(A) Excitement : Activity (B) Fiat : Condescension
(B) Gyration : Bicycle (C) Manifesto : Indecision
(C) Depreciation : Value (D) Stutter : Hesitation
(D) Meditation : Devotion (E) Praise : Panegyric
(E) Blast : Explosive
13. LUSTROUS : BURNISH ::
5. VIGILANT : DANGER :: (A) Radiant : Reflect
(A) Frugal : Indigence (B) Insensible : numb
(B) Compulsive : Perfection (C) Boisterous : Heckle
(C) Capricious : Change (D) Odious : Sicken
(D) Obliging : Rapport (E) Winding : Braid
(E) Diligent : Simplicity
14. PIANO : HAMMER ::
6. GUARD : PROTECT :: (A) Gramophone : Needle
(A) Chef : Eat (B) Car : Horn
(B) Pilot : Steer (C) Mouth : Tongue
(C) Subordinate : Command (D) Radio : Amplifier
(D) Attorney : Retain (E) Bell : Clapper
(E) Major : Obey
15. HYPOTHESIS : PROOF ::
7. MALADROIT : SKILL :: (A) Remark : Utterance
(A) Indignant : Anger (B) Promise : fulfillment
(B) Irrational : Intuition (C) Prodding : Necessity
(C) Lazy : Weariness (D) Implementation : Purpose
(D) Glib : Profundity (E) Endorsement : Insurance
(E) Melancholy : Despair
16. CINNAMON : SPICE ::
8. IMPORTUNE : REQUEST : : (A) Cocoa : Chocolate
(A) Encourage : Bargain (B) Lead : Pencil
(B) Flatter : Compliment (C) Salt : Mineral
(C) Surrender : Enslave (D) Beet : Sugar
(D) Conciliate : Placate (E) Mica : Mine
(E) Detect : Chase
17. NOVEL : FOREWORD ::
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(A) Symphony : Interlude 19. TEMERITY : TIMID ::
(B) Argument : Verdict (A) Alacrity : Apathetic
(C) Statute : Preamble (B) Stubbornness : Inept
(D) Discourse : Epilogue (C) Frankness : Inept
(E) Movie : Premiere (D) Obedience : Skillful
(E) Tyranny : Conceited
18. CONGREGATION : WORSHIPPERS :: 20. VIABLE : LIVE ::
(A) Personnel : Employees (A) Edible : Eat
(B) Alms : Philanthropists (B) Audible : Speak
(C) Performance : Audience (C) Portable : Convey
(D) Puppetry : Players (D) Educable : Learn
(E) Independence : Crusaders (E) Potable : Drink
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ANSWERS :
1.C 2.D 3.E 4.C 5.A 6.B 7.D 8.B 9.C 10.D 11.E 12.E 13.B 14.E 15.B 16.C 17.C 18.A 19.A 20.D
Analysis
1. (DEFINITION ) (A reference to the first words in the answer choices shows that stutter has been used as a noun
in this question .) Stutter (meaning a speech impediment) is a defect in speech; astigmatism (meaning a visual
defect) is a defect in sight. (C)
2. (SYNONYM VARIANT ) (A reference to the first words in the answer choices shows that pardon has been used
as a verb in this question.) when one pardons, one is forgiveness :: lie : untruth.
3. (DEFINITION ) Palate is the roof of the mouth; ceiling is the roof of the room. (E)
4. (DEFINITION ) Deterioration means reduction in quality; depreciation means reduction in value. (C)
5. (PERSON AND WHAT THE AVOIDS) One who is vigilant (meaning watchful) avoids danger; one who is thrifty
(meaning wise in managing money) avoids indigence (meaning poverty). (A)
6. (DEFINING CHARACTERISTIC ) A guard’s job is to protect; a pilot’s job is to steer. (B)
7. (ANTONYM VARIANT ) A maladroit (meaning clumsy) person does not have skill; a glib (meaning thoughtless
but voluble ) person has no profundity (meaning depth of knowledge or insight). (D) The related antonym
relationship is maladroit : skillful :: glib: profound)
8. (DESIRABLE AND UNDESIRABLE FORMS OF AN ACTION ) Importuning (meaning pestering) is an
undesirable form of requesting; flattering is an undesirable form of complimenting . (B)
9. (CAUSE AND EFFECT) Indigence (meaning poverty) results from lack of funds; lassitude (meaning tiredness)
results from lack of vigor (meaning strength). (C)
10. (THING AND PURPOSE) The purpose of a colander (meaning a bowl-shaped kitchen utensil with holes at the
bottom) is to drain; purpose of a centrifuge (meaning an apparatus that spins on its axis and separates materials of
different specific gravities) is to separate. (D)
11. (PERSON AND SKILL) An acrobat ( meaning a circus performer who is skilled in balancing feats ) requires
agility of limbs; a surgeon requires dexterity (meaning skill in movement) of fingers. (E)
12. (SYNONYM ) Valediction means formal farewell; panegyric means formal praise. (E)
13. (SYNONYM VARIANT ) To burnish (meaning polish) means to make lustrous (meaning shiny); to numb
(meaning deprive one of power of feeling) means to make insensible. (B) (The related synonym relationship is
lustrous : burnished :: insensible numb)
14. (THING AND PURPOSE ) The hammer creates sound in a piano by hitting against metal; the clapper creates
sound in a bell by hitting against metal. (E)
15. (ACTION AND PURPOSE) It is the proof that establishes the validity of a hypothesis (meaning assumption); it
is the fulfillment that establishes the validity of a promise. (B)
16. (EXAMPLE AND CATEGORY) Cinnamon is an example of spice, salt is an example of mineral. (C)
17. (DEFINITION ) A foreword forms the introduction to a novel; a preamble forms the introduction to a statute
(meaning a law). (C)
18. (COLLECTIVE NOUN) Congregation means a group of worshippers; personnel means a group of
employees.(A)
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19. (ANTONYM VARIANT ) A person with temerity (meaning reckless boldness) is not timid ( meaning
fearful); a person with alacrity (meaning liveliness) is not apathetic (meaning lazy (A) ( The related antonym
relationship is temerity: timidity :: alacrity : apathy)
20. (DEFINITION ) Viable means capable of living; educable means capable of learning. (D) (Edible means
‘capable of being eaten’, and not capable of eating’. Similarly, portable means ‘capable of being conveyed’, and not
‘capable of conveying’; potable means ‘capable of being drunk,’ and not ‘capable of drinking.’ Audible means
‘capable of being heard’, and not ‘capable of speaking’.)
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(C) Sort : Criterion
1. ILIEGIBILITY : READING :: (D) Disjoin : Amount
(A) Impermeability : Distillation (E) Vote : Opinion
(B) Enumeration : Ordering 9. TAXONONMIST : CLASSIFY ::
(C) Indelibility : Erasure (A) Mason : Build
(D) Reactiveness : Stimulation (B) Mimic : Laugh
(E) Reflectivity : Visibility (C) Doctor : Study
(D) Detective : Pretend
2. PATRIOT : COUNTRY : (E) Convert : Pray
(A) Pagan : Chastity 10. IRRESOLUTE : VACILLATE ::
(B) Devotee : Religion (A) Barbaric : Retaliate
(C) Recluse : Companionship (B) Mendacious : Prevaricate
(D) Disciple : Pupil (C) Charitable : Reciprocate
(E) Patient : Medication (D) Moody : Aggravate
(E) Thoughtful : Mitigate
3. VINDICTIVE : VENCGEANCE ::
(A) Dull : Accomplishment
(B) Hedonistic : Pleasure 11. ANTIBIOTIC : INFECTION ::
(C) Precocious : Youth (A) Antibody : Bruise
(D) Interested : Empathy (B) Antidote : Poisoning
(E) Wicked : Mercy (C) Purgative : Eating
(D) Anticlimax : Episode
4. JUDGE : GAVEL :: (E) Aversion : Fondness
(A) Detective : Clue
(B) Physician : stethoscope 12. ARID :: MOISTURE ::
(C) Referee : Whistle (A) Stagnant : Movement
(D) Soldier : epaulette (B) Gruesome : Terror
(E) Speaker : Podium (C) Unbiased : Balance
(D) Damaged : Blemish
5. DILAPIDATED : RESTORATION :: (E) Plowed : Irrigation
(A) Released : Disclosure
(B) Shattered : Collapse 13. PANTOMIMIST : VIEWER ::
(C) Extinguished : Rekindling (A) Accompanist : Vocalist
(D) Conciliated : Refreshment (B) Critic : Reviewer
(E) Sheltered : Rehabilitation (C) Humorist : librarian
(D) Anthologist : editor
6. DUPE : CREDULITY :: (E) Storyteller : Listener
(A) Hero : Passion
(B) Connoisseur : Discrimination 14. MUSEUM : PAINTING ::
(C) Philosopher : Rhetoric (A) Safari : escort
(D) Analyst : Logistics (B) Supermarket : Shopper
(E) Victor : Abruptness (C) Herd : Cattle
(D) River : Stream
7. FAULT : PERFECTION :: (E) Zoo : Animal
(A) Stars : Cosmos
(B) Spouse : Annulment 15. LITIGIOUS : LAWSUITS
(C) Matter : Vacuum (A) Fearful : Phobias
(D) Candidate : Vacancy (B) Culpable : punishments
(E) Votes : Election (C) Childish : ambitions
8. RANK : VALUE :: (D) Contentious : quarrels
(A) Shuffle : Sequence (E) Deceitful : prizes
(B) Instruct : ability
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16. PARDON : SIN :: (C) Glossary : Text
(A) Resign : Defeat (D) Column : Essay
(B) Forgive : Debt (E) Issue : Print
(C) Forego : Penalty 19. WHETSTONE : SHRPEN ::
(D) Renounce : Power (A) Pestle : grind
(E) Avoid : Pleasure (B) Balloon :: Buoy
(C) Mill : Screw
17. MOVEMENT : SYMPHONY :: (D) Hinge : Move
(A) Title : Book (E) Switch : Guide
(B) Hymn : prayer
(C) Outline : Drawing 20. EXERCISE : STROING ::
(D) Idol : Fresco (A) Perform : Timid
(E) Canto : Poem (B) Guard : alert
18. LEGEND : MAP :: (C) Decide : Shrewd
(A) Volume : guidebook (D) Drink : thirsty
(B) Profession : biography (E) Read : knowledgeable
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ANWERS :
1.C 2.B 3.B 4.C 5.C 6.B 7.C 8.C 9.A 10.B 11.A 12.A 13.E 14.E 15.D 16.B 17.E 18.C 19.A 20.E
Analysis
1. (CAUSE AND EFFECT) Illegibility (meaning bad handwriting) makes reading impossible; indelibility
(meaning impossibility to erase) makes erasure impossible. (C)
2. (DEFINING CHARACTERISTIC) A patriot loves his country; a devotee loves his religion. (B)
3. (SYNONYM VARIATN ) A vindictive ( meaning vengeful) person seeks vengeance; a hedonistic (meaning
giving importance to bodily pleasures) person seeks pleasure. (B) [The related synonym relationship is
vindictiveness : vengeance :: hedonism : pleasure]
4. (THING AND PURPOSEE) A judge uses the gavel (meaning small mallet) for calling the courtroom to
order; a referee uses the whistle for calling the players to order. (C) (If you seem like possible answers. You
will have to refine the sentence further as shown above in order to eliminate (B) and (E).]
5. (ANTONYM VARIANT) A dilapidated (meaning fallen into disuse and ruin) structure requires restoration
(meaning bringing back to the original condition); an extinguished (meaning put out) lamp requires rekindling
(meaning reignited) (C) (The related antonym relationship is dilapidated : restored :: extinguished : rekindled)
6. (DEFINING CHARACTERISTIC ) A dupe is one who has credulity (meaning too great readiness to believe
anyone); a connoisseur (meaning person with a refined taste for art) is one who has discrimination (meaning
fine taste). (B)
7. (DEFINITION) Perfection means absence of fault; vacuum means absence of matter. (C)
8. (THING AND PURPOSE) (From a reference to the first words shuffle and disjoin in the answer choices,
you can surmise that rank is used as a verb in this question.) One ranks things according to value; one sorts
thing according to criterion (meaning standard). (C)
9. (PERSON AND VOCATION) A taxonomist (meaning a person who classifies plants and animals) is
concerned with classification; a mason is concerned with building. (A)
10. (SYNONYM VARIANT) An irresolute (meaning indecisive) person vacillates (meaning swings from one
opinion to another frequently); a mendacious (meaning untruthful) person prevaricates (meaning evades the
truth). (B) (The related synonym relationship is irresolute : vacillating :: mendacious : prevaricating)
11. (THING AND PURPOSE) An arid (meaning dry ) substance does not have moisture; a stagnant acts
against poisoning. (B)
12. (ANTONYM AND VOCATION) An arid (meaning dry) substance does not have moisture; a stagnant
(meaning motionless) object does not have movement. (A) ( The related antonym relationship is aridness :
moisture :: stagnation : movement)
13. (PERSON AND VOCATION) A pantomimist (meaning a person who communicates through gestures and
facial expression) performs for the viewer; a storyteller performs for the listener. (E)
14. (THING AND PLACE) Paintings are kept in a museum for public view; animals are kept in a zoo for public
view. (E)
15. (DEFINING CHARACTERISTIC) A litigious person indulges in lawsuits; a contentious (meaning
quarrelsome) person indulges in quarrels. (D)
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16. (CAUSE AND EFFECT) A reference to the corresponding words in the various choices shows that pardon
is used as a verb and sin is used as a noun in this question.) (One of the meaning of ‘to write off a debt’) A sin
can be nullified through pardoning; a debt can be nullified through forgiving. (B)
17. (PART AND THE WHOLE) A movement is a part of a symphony (meaning an orchestral concert); a canto
is a part of a poem. (E)
18. (THING AND PURPOSE) A legend (meaning an explanatory list of symbols used in a map) explains the
symbols used in a map; a glossary explain the technical terms used in a text. (C)
19. (THING AND PURPOSE) A whetstone is used for sharpening things; a pestle is used for grinding things.
(A)
20. (ACTION AND PURPOSE) (A reference to the corresponding words in the answer choices shows that
exercise is used as a verb in this question.) one exercises in order to become strong; one reads in order to
become knowledgeable. (E)
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8. IMPERTURBABLE : COMPOSURE ::
1. PATH : MEANDERING :: (A) Circumspect : Impetuosity
(A) Joke : Funny (B) Chary : Caution
(B) Speech : circumlocutory (C) Meticulous : Ingenuity
(C) Remark : Adroit (D) Exigent : Equilibrium
(D) Assault : Triumphant (E) Accidental : Bravery
(E) Conclusion : Sensible
9. DAMPNESS : WATERTIGHT ::
2. BIRDS : FLOCK :: (A) Weight : Compact
(A) People : Posse (B) Air : Buoyant
(B) Feathers : Arrow (C) Radiation : Heated
(C) Labor : Union (D) Light : Opaque
(D) Fish : School (E) Brightness : Dazzling
(E) Cattle : Livestock
10. EXTOL : PRAISE ::
3. ERRATIC : PREDICTED :: (A) Regale : Entertain
(A) Recurring : Enumerated (B) Instruct : Learn
(B) Exemplary : Criticized (C) Embellish : Refresh
(C) Precocious : Copied (D) Fascinate : Repulse
(D) Conceptual : Authenticated (E) Conceal : Secrete
(E) Fawning : Reciprocated
11. CRINGE : SERVILE ::
4. MOLLIFY : ANGER :: (A) Waver : Unpretentious
(A) Offer : Excuse (B) Strut : Ostentatious
(B) Exploit : Fault (C) Recoil : Lazy
(C) Salve : Wound (D) Stoop : arrogant
(D) Dissipate : Opportunity (E) Stammer : Fastidious
(E) Emulate : Accomplishment
12. REMORSELESS : PITY ::
5. CLASH : COLOR :: (A) Nefarious : Virtue
(A) Intensity : Emotion (B) Guileless : Youth
(B) Glance : Sight (C) Charitable : Money
(C) Pebble : Texture (D) Despondent : Sympathy
(D) Dissonance : Sound (E) Seductive : Aim
(E) Inanity : Understanding
13. CORRESPOND : LETTERS ::
6. PHILANTHROPIST : BENEVOLENCE :: (A) Arbitrate : Controversies
(A) Pilgrim : Temperance (B) Trespass : Boundaries
(B) Scholar : Imitation (C) Debate : Problems
(C) Sage : Wisdom (D) Barter : Commodities
(D) Senator : Diplomacy (E) Promote : Ranks
(E) Crusader : Ambition
14. SKETCH : PAINTING ::
7. RESERVOIR : LAKE :: (A) Medley : Song
(A) Skyline : Metropolis (B) Scenario : Play
(B) Shore : Sea (C) Glossary : Book
(C) Hub : Wheel (D) Gyration : Ballet
(D) Dam : River (E) Travelogue : Demonstration
(E) Canal : Waterway
15. MONEY : POOR ::
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(A) Refinement : Sincere 18. PROVERSB : PITHY ::
(B) Tact : offensive (A) Saga : Lengthy
(C) Speech : unlettered (B) Eulogy : Genuine
(D) Liquor : Sober (C) Balled : Amusing
(E) Friends : Lively (D) Play : Momentary
(E) Novel : Best-selling
16. BURNISH : METAL ::
(A) Engrave : Glass 19. PERSISTENT : PERSEVERE ::
(B) Tarnish : Silver (A) Determined : Vacillate
(C) Wax : Linoleum (B) Autocratic : Listen
(D) Varnish : Wood (C) Perceptive : Discern
(E) Bleach : Cloth (D) Deserted : Neglect
(E) Reluctant : Revolt
17. PLEASED : JOCOSE ::
(A) Calm : peaceful 20. SUIT : OVERCOAT ::
(B) Modest : Ostentatious (A) Wig : hair
(C) Dreadful : Appalling (B) Finger : glove
(D) Unhappy : Lachrymose (C) Sun : Umbrella
(E) Crucial : marginal (D) Shoes : Galoshes
(E) Uniform : Costume
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ANSWERS :
1.B 2.D 3.B 4.C 5.D 6.C 7.E 8.B 9.D 10.A 11.B 12.A 13.D 14.B 15.B 16.D 17.D 18.A 19.C 20.D
Analysis
1. (DEFINITION ) A lengthy and winding path is described as meandering; a lengthy and winding
speech is described as circumlocutory. (B)
2. (COLLECTIVE NOUN ) A flock is a group of the same king of birds flying together; a school is a
group of the same kind of fish swimming together. (D)
3. (ANTONYM VARIANT) (One of the meaning of ‘erratic’ is ‘uncertain’; exemplary’ means
‘commendable’ or ‘praiseworthy’) An erratic behaviour cannot be predicted; an exemplary behaviour
cannot be criticized. (B)
4. (AACTION AND PURPOSE ) When anger is mollified(meaning softened), its intensity is reduced;
when a wound is slaved (meaning covered with ointment) is intensity is reduced. (C)
5. (DEFINITION) (A reference to the first words in the answer choices shows that clash is used as a
noun in this question.) A clash means of lack of harmony in colors; a dissonance means a lack of harmony
in sound. (D)
6. (DEFINING CHARACTERISTIC) A philanthropist (meaning a charitable person) is known for his
benevolence (meaning generosity); a sage is known for his wisdom. (C)
7. (DEFINTION) A reservoir is a man-made lake; a canal is a man-made waterway. (E)
8. (SYNONYM VARIANT) An imperturbable (meaning unshakably calm and collected) person shows
composure (meaning a calm state of mind); a chary (meaning very careful) person shows caution (B) The
related synonym relationship is imperturbable : composed :: chary : cautious
9. DEFINTION) A watertight medium does not allow dampness to pass through; an opaque medium
does not allow light to pass through. (D)
10. DEGRE FO INTENSITY) To extol means to praise to a high degree; to regale means to entertain to a
high degree. (A)
11. (SYNONYM VARIANT) A servile (meaning behaving in a slavish manner) person cringes before
others; an ostentatious (meaning showy) person struts (meaning walks with a boastful gait ) before
others. (B) (The related synonym relationship is cringing : servile :: ostentatious : strutting)
12. ANTONYM VARIANT ) A remorseless (meaning merciless) person lacks pity; a nefarious (meaning
evil) Person lacks virtue (meaning goodness). (A) (The related antonym relationship is remorseless :
pitying :: nefarious : virtuous)
13. To correspond means to exchange letters; to barter means to exchange commodities.(D)
14. (DEFINITION) A sketch is a preliminary outline of a painting, a scenario is a preliminary outline of a
play. (B)
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15. (ANTONYM VARIANT) A poor person lacks money; an offensive person lacks tact (meaning
sensitivity). (B) (The related antonym relationship is moneyless : poor :: tactless : offensive)
16. (ACTION AND RESULT) A metal that is burnished (meaning polished) becomes shiny; a wood that is
varnished becomes shiny. (D)
17. (DEGREE OF INTENSITY) Jocose (meaning mirthful) is an intensified form of being pleased;
lachrymose (meaning tending to weep profusely at the slightest provocation) is an intensified form of
being unhappy. (D) (Calm, peaceful) and (dreadful, appalling) are mere synonyms. (modest, ostentatious)
and (crucial and marginal) are antonyms)
18. (DEFINITION) A persistent (meaning refusing to give up) person saga (meaning an epic ) is a lengthy
story. (A)
19. (SYNONYM VARIANT) A persistent (meaning refusing to give up) person perseveres (meaning
continues his efforts); a perceptive (meaning keen) person discerns (meaning distinguished between
things). (C) (The related synonym relationship is persistent : persevering :: perceptive : discerning)
20. (THING AND PURPOSE) An overcoat is worn over a suit; galoshes (meaning overshoes) are worn
over shoes. (D)
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1. BEAR : HIBERNATE ::
(A) Parrot : Imitate 8. MILK : EXTRACT ::
(B) Curator : Conserve (A) Expend : Relish
(C) Bird : Migrate (B) Exploit : Utilize
(D) Prosecutor : accuse (C) Explore : peruse
(E) Traveler : Locate (D) Rent : Contrive
(E) Plead : Flatter
2. HARP : PLUCK ::
(A) Drum : Tune 9. STORY : ANECDOTE ::
(B) Piano : Key (A) Newspaper : Report
(C) Banjo : Strum (B) Joke : Giggle
(D) Rhythm : Dance (C) Commentary : Quotation
(E) Violin : Fiddle (D) Tune : Euphony
(E) Poem : Limerick
3. RAUCOUS : SOUND ::
(A) Pale : light 10. LETTER : SALUTATION ::
(B) Boisterous : Uproar (A) Emotion : Friendliness
(C) Tanned : Leather (B) Residence : Address
(D) Rough : Texture (C) Debate : Consensus
(E) Solid : Granite (D) Conversation : Greeting
(E) Telegram : Information
4. ESSAY : OUTLINE :: 11. ORDEAL : DIFFICULT ::
(A) Experiment : Apparatus (A) Idyll : Carefree
(B) Play : Set (B) Caprice : Unfortunate
(C) Report : Graph (C) Interval : Nostalgic
(D) Debate : Rebuttal (D) Explosion : Tragic
(E) Painting : Sketch (E) Recess : Natural
5. REFLECTION : LIGHT :: 12. DRILL : boring

(A) Movie : Scene (A) Glue : attaching
(B) Echo : Sound (B) Anchor : Sailing
(C) Sentiment : Feeling (C) Die : Shaping
(D) Iris : Sight (D) Pedal : Propelling
(E) Microphone : Audibility (E) Ink : Printing
6. CAST : FRACTURE :: 13. DERIDE : MOCKERY ::

(A) Oxygen : Trauma (A) Annoy : Hostility
(B) Ambulance : Conveyance (B) Patronize : Condescension
(C) Dressing : Laceration (C) Compensate : Regret
(D) Transfusion : Blood (D) Hasten : Decision
(E) Detergent : Antiseptic (E) Trespass : fortitude
7. SLICE : CAKE :: 14. MODIFY : INVARIABLE ::

(A) Carve : Turkey (A) Abscond : unhindered
(B) Peel : Peach (B) Adjudicate : Punishing
(C) Mash : Onion (C) Defend : Untenable
(D) Care : Orange (D) Flourish : Lively
(E) Simmer : Prune (E) Protect : Hazardous
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15. PARSIMONIUS : SPEND :: 18. TIMID : BOLDNESS ::
(A) Slavish : Labor (A) Sensitive : Callousness
(B) Timid : Invent (B) Perfect : Limitlessness
(C) Irate : Commend (C) Nervous : Melodrama
(D) Fearless : Excel (D) Concise : discrimination
(E) Reticent : Speak (E) Competent : Disadvantage
16. REALITY : ILLUSORY :: 19. DIVERSION : BOREDOM ::

(A) Genuineness : Specious (A) Assurance : Uncertainty
(B) Purposefulness : Impulsive (B) Aversion : Hatred
(C) Speedy : Precipitate (C) Mystery : Curiosity
(D) Duplicity : Cunning (D) Compensation : Action
(E) Mind : Imaginary (E) Sluggishness : tiredness
17. SPICE : FLAVOR :: 20. BUTTERFLY : CATERPILLAR ::

(A) Sizing : Cloth (A) Beetle : Worm
(B) Pigment : Color (B) Frog : tadpole
(C) Aluminum : alloy (C) Vulture : Carrion
(D) Manure : Soil (D) Horse : Calf
(E) Rock : Power (E) Honeybee : Drone
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ANSWERS :
1.C 2.C 3.D 4.E 5.B 6.C 7.A 8.E 9.E 10.D 11.A 12.C 13.B 14.C 15.C 16.A 17.B 18.A 19.A 20.B
Analysis
1. (DEFINING CHARACTERISTIC) The habit of bears is to hibernate in winter; the habit of birds is to migrate in
winter. (C) (If you had formed your sentence merely as A bear hibernates’, then (B) and (D) would also be possible
answers. You have to refine your sentence as shown above to eliminate these two choices.)
2. (CAUSE AND EFFECT) Music is produced from a harp by plucking the strings; music is produced from a
banjo by strumming the strings (C)
3. (DEFINITION) A coarse sound is described as being raucous; a coarse texture is described as being rough (D)
4. (THING AND PURPOSE ) An essay is based on an outline; a painting is based on a sketch. (E) (An apparatus is
designed for an experiment, and not vice-versa. A set is designed for a play and not vice-versa. A graph is
sometimes used to illustrate a report, but a report need not always be preceded by a graph) (A)
5. (DEFINTION) A reflection is the return of light to its source; an echo is the return of sound to its source. (B)
6. (THING AND PURPOSE) A cast (meaning a rigid dressing made of plaster of Paris) is used for treating a
fracture; a bandage is used for treating a laceration. (C)
. (ACTION AND PURPOSE) One slices a cake before eating; one carves a turkey before cooking. (A)
8. (SYNONYMS) (A reference to the first words in the answer choices shows that milk is used as a verb in this
question.) To milk and to extract are synonyms; to exploit and to utilize are synonyms. (B)
9. (DEFINITION) An anecdote is short story; a limerick is a short poem. (E)
10. (DEFINITION) A letter starts with a salutation (such as Dear Sir’); a conversation starts with a greeting (such
as ‘Good Morning’). (D)
11. (DEGREE OF INTENSITY) An ordeal (meaning a painful experience) represents a heightened form a difficult
experience; an idyll represents a heightened form of carefree experience., (A)
12. (THING AND PURPOSE) A drill is a tool used for boring; a die is a tool used for shaping. (C) (If you had
merely formed the sentence “ A drill is used for boring”, then (A), (D) and (E) would also be possible answers.
While glue is used for attaching, and ink is used for printing, both of them get consumed in the process, unlike a
drill or die, which can be used again and again for boring and shaping respectively. Pedal is an integral part of a
bicycle, and is not an independent tool. An anchor is used for preventing sailing, and not for sailing.)
13. (SYNONYM VARIANT) When one derides (meaning treats with contemptuous mirth) another, one indulges in
mockery; when one patronizes (meaning supports) another, one indulges in condescension. (B) (The related
synonym relationship is derision : mockery :: patronizing : condescension)
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14. (ANTONYM VARIANT ) Anything that is invariable (meaning unchangeable) cannot be modified; anything
that is untenable cannot be defended. (C) (The related antonym relationship is modifiable : Invariable :: defensible :
untenable)
15. (DEFINITION) A parsimonious (meaning excessively frugal) person does not spend much; a reticent (meaning
reserved in nature) person does not speak much. (E)
16. (ANTONYM VARIANT) Anything that is illusory lacks reality; anything that is specious lacks genuineness. (A)
(The related antonym relationship is real : illusory :: genuine : specious)
17. THING AND PURPOSE) The purpose of spice (meaning aromatic substance) is to add flavor, the purpose of
pigment is to add color. (B)
18. (ANTOYM VARIANT) A timid person does not show boldness; a sensitive person does not show callousness
(meaning emotional hardness) (A) (The relative antonym relationship is timid : bold : sensitive : callous)
19. (ANTONYMS) Diversion (when it means amusement or entertainment) and boredom are antonyms; assurance
and uncertainty are antonyms. (A)
20. (YOUNG AND THE GROWN-UP) A butterfly is a metamorphosed form of a caterpillar, a frog is a
metamorphosed form of a tadpole. (B) *Even if (D) had been ‘cow: calf, you could eliminate that choice, because a
cow is grown-up calf, but both of them have the same form, unlike ‘butterfly and caterpillar’ or ‘frog and tadpole’…)
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1. INDISCRETION : CONVENTION :: (B) Gravel : Crushing
(A) Forfeiture : Materialism (C) Meat : Tenderizing
(B) Overdose : Prescription (D) Garbage : Gardening
(C) Misfortune : Consolation (E) Soot : Combustion
(D) Exploit : Expedition
(E) Pill : Medicine 8. ASSUAGE : ANGER ::
(A) Retaliate : hostility
2. CAULK : MOISTNESS :: (B) Dampen : ardor
(A) Dehydrate : Aridness (C) Delegate : trustworthiness
(B) Winnow : fluffiness (D) Advise : hesitation
(C) Knock : glueyness (E) Reserve : Commendation
(D) Baste : dryness
(E) Irrigate : humidity 9. READY : WIT ::
(A) Eminent : Notoriety
3. GERONTOCRACY : AGE :: (B) Volatile : Temper
(A) Autocracy : Lineage (C) Disastrous : Catastrophe
(B) Democracy : Liberty (D) Polite : heart
(C) Aristocracy : Property (E) Poetic : song
(D) Plutocracy : Wealth 10. AMUSE : DIVERSION ::
(E) Technocracy : Merit (A) Conciliate : Dispute
(B) Violate : Apology
4. PLOW : TRACTOR :: (C) Deceive : Ruse
(A) Saddle : Race horse (D) Accomplish : Incentive
(B) Train : Locomotive (E) Rule : Coup
(C) Barge : Rudder 11. SICKENING : DISGUST ::
(D) Desert : Camel (A) Tiring : Patience
(E) Car : Gasoline (B) Thankful : Regret
(C) Formidable : Fear
5. ROCK : PEBBLE :: (D) Benevolent : Pity
(A) River : Creek (E) Gloomy : Cheer
(B) Table : Chair
(C) Ocean : Island 12. PAIN : AGONY ::
(D) Desert : Beach (A) Ocean : Stream
(E) Fuel : Wood (B) Fire : Conflagration
(C) Abundance : Color
6. EVIDENCE : VERDICT :: (D) Flower : Bud
(A) Illness : Medication (E) Might : Muscle
(B) Inflation : Cash
(C) Clue : Mystery 13. BEAM : SPLINTER ::
(D) Predicament : Pattern (A) Marble : stone
(E) Symptom : Diagnosis (B) Spool : Yarn
(C) Scabbard : Sword
7. SWADUST : WOODCUTTING:: (D) Hawser : Filament
(A) Lint : Brushing (E) Thimble : Needle
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(B) Brass : Trumpet
14. RIB : BONE :: (C) Note : Accordion
(A) Elbow : Skeleton (D) String : Guitar
(B) Heart : Organ (E) Stick : Drum
(C) Synapse : Neuron
(D) Belly : Abdomen 18. DRESS : SHABBY ::
(E) Artery : Blood (A) Building : Dingy
(B) Bruise : pale
15. FORM : AMORPHOUS :: (C) City : devastated
(A) Vulnerability : Weathered (D) House : vacant
(B) Fright : Gruesome (E) Lips : dried
(C) Firmness : Flaccid
(D) Silence : Static 19. AXE : WOODCUTTER ::
(E) Hill : Cavernous (A) Pipe : Plumber
(B) Crop : Farmer
16. COAGULANT : BLEEDING :: (C) Lubricant : Mechanic
(A) Hormone : Transformation (D) Animal : hunter
(B) Enzyme : Assimilation (E) Scythe : reaper
(C) Narcotic : Addiction 20. DISTANCE : ODOMETER ::
(D) Antibiotic : Infection (A) Heat : calorimeter
(E) Soporific : Sleep (B) Gasoline : Tachometer
(C) Wind : speed
17. BOW : VIOLIN :: (D) Precipitation : Humidity
(A) Melody : Piano (E) Ocean : Wave
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ANSWERS :
1.B 2.D 3.D 4.B 5.A 6.E 7.E 8.B 9.B 10.C 11.C 12.B 13.D 14.B 15.C 16.D 17.E 18.A 19.E 20.A
Analysis
1. (DEFINITION) Indiscretion means overstepping convention; overdose means exceeding prescription.
(B)
2. (ACTION AND PURPOSE) When you caulk (meaning make watertight) something, you remove
moisture from it; when you baste (meaning moisten) something, you remove the dryness from it. (D)
3. (DEFINITION) Gerontocracy means a government run by aged persons; plutocracy means a
government run by wealthy person. (D)
4. (THING AND PURPOSE) The purpose of a tractor is to pull a plow: the purpose of a locomotive is to
pull a train. (B) (Gasoline is used to run a car, but it gests consumed in the process, unlike a tractor or a
locomotive. So, (E) is not a relationship that is analogous to the one between plow and tractor.)
5. (DEFINITION) A pebble is a small rock; a creek is a small river (A)
6. (CAUSE AND EFFECT) A verdict is based on evidence; a diagnosis is based on symptom. (E)
7. (CAUSE AND EFFECT) Sawdust result from woodcutting; soot (meaning fine carbon particle)
results from combustion (meaning burning). (E)
8. (ACTION AND PURPOSE) When assuaged (meaning pacified), an anger becomes less; when
dampened (meaning discouraged),. An ardor ( meaning interest) becomes less. (B)
9. (DEFINITION) (One of the meanings of ready is quick in thought and action.) A ready person is
known for his wit; a volatile (meaning temperamental) person is known for his temper. (B)
10. (ACTION AND PURPOSE) One uses a diversion to amuse others; one uses a ruse (meaning crafty
stratagem) to deceive others. (C)
11. (SYNONYM VARIANT) Anything that is sickening causes disgust; anything that is formidable
(meaning dreadful) causes fear. (C) (The related synonym relationship is sickening : disgusting ::
formidable : fearsome)
12. (DEGREE OF INTENSITY) An agony is an intensified form of pain; a conflagration is an intensified
form of fire. (B)
13. (DEFINITION) A splinter is a very thin piece of wood a beam is a very thick piece of wood; a
filament is a very thin piece of rope, while a hawser is a very thick piece of rope. (D)
14. (EXAMPLE AND CATEGORY) Rib is an example of bone; heart is an example of organ. (B)
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15. (ANTONYM VARIANT) An amorphous (meaning undefined) substance has not form; a flaccid
(meaning limp; easily yielding) substance has no firmness. (C) (The relative antonym relationship is
formless : amorphous :: firm : flaccid)
16. (THING AND PURPOSE) A coagulant (meaning an agent which transforms blood into a semi-solid
mass) acts against bleeding; an antibiotic acts against infection. (D)
17. (THING AND PURPOSE) A violinist uses a bow to produce music from a violin; a guitar, whereas a
bow and a drumstick are not attached as parts of a violin or a drum respectively, but are external to them.
So, (E) is a closer analogy to the given pair.)
18. (DEFINITION) A dress that is shabby is dirty-looking; a building that is dingy is dirty-looking. (A)
19. (PERSON AND TOOL) A woodcutter uses an axe in the course of his work; a reaper uses a scythe in
the course of his work. (E)
20. (THING AND PURPOSE) An odometer is used to measure distance ; a calorimeter is used to measure
heat. (A) (A tachometer measure speed and does not measure gasoline. None of the other choices for the
second words is an instrument.
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1. RESTAURANT : FOOD :: 7. IRRATIONAL : COMMON SENSE ::
(A) Park : Shrubbery (A) Illegal : Law
(B) Shop : Merchandise (B) Persistent : Pain
(C) Hospital : Drugs (C) Indelible : Error
(D) Highway : Traffic (D) Sensible : Logic
(E) Residence : Furnishing (E) Hilarious : Laughter
2. SURPRISING : SHOCKING :: 8. INCLINE : PRECIPICE ::

(A) Gloomy : luminous (A) Change : Mutation
(B) Decorated : Public (B) Selfishness : Generosity
(C) Absurd : Preposterous (C) Wilderness : Forest
(D) Redundant : Truncated (D) Talent : Obsession
(E) Dormant : Potential (E) Partisan : Zealot
3. CORRECT : ERROR :: 9. MENU : DISHES ::

(A) Lobby : assistance (A) Palette : Brushes
(B) Decorate : appearance (B) Bibliography : Publications
(C) Affirm : Conviction (C) Article : Journals
(D) Expiate : Sin (D) Architecture : Buildings
(E) Evangelize : Conversion (E) Gallery : Exhibits
4. TOLERANCE : BICOT :: 10. GERIATRICS : OLD PEOPLE ::

(A) Sincerity : Hypocrite (A) Dermatology : Skin
(B) Courtesy : Guest (B) Pathology : Medicine
(C) Patriotism : Fanatic (C) Meteorology : Forecast
(D) Sagacity : Intellectual (D) Neurology : Psychiatrists
(E) Franchise : Citizen (E) Ecology : Environmentalists
11. CRINGE : DREAD ::
5. DESICCATE : MOISTURE :: (A) Fidget : Nervousness
(A) Displace : Mass (B) Obstruct : Disappointment
(B) Procreate : Freshness (C) Entertain : Amusement
(C) Implicate : rationale (D) Suspect : Anxiety
(D) Dispirit : Morale (E) Pester : Irritation
(E) Deluge : Fluid
12. TRIM : HAIR ::
6. BRAKE : RETARD :: (A) Harvest : Corn
(A) File : Gather (B) Prune : Hedge
(B) Bump : Dent (C) Clip : Bouquet
(C) Surmise : Attune (D) Pluck : Flower
(D) Shunt : Divert (E) Shave : mustache
(E) Examine : Exaggerate
13. DISPUTANT : ARGUMENT ::
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(A) Hedonist : Sobriety 17. ALLERGY : REACTION ::
(B) Jingoist : Emotion (A) Rash : Skin
(C) Mutineer : Authority (B) Scalpel : Instrument
(D) Reveler : Merrymaking (C) Antihistamine : Symptom
(E) Litigant : compromise (D) Cocoon : Silkworm
(E) Pollen : Blossom
14. DORMANT : INACTIVITY :
(A) Unadorned : Ornateness 18. EMBARGO : TRADE ::
(B) Malleable : Plasticity (A) Curfew : Law
(C) Prone : Uprightness (B) Quarantine : Epidemic
(D) Provocative : Boredom (C) Exile : Banishment
(E) Slack : Redundancy (D) Allegation : Judgment
(E) Boycott : Disagreement
15. COURAGEOUS : BRAVADO ::
(A) Circumspect : Discretion 19. RECLAIM : LAND ::
(B) Horrific : Hysteria (A) Salvage : Deliverer
(C) Virtuous : Truth fullness (B) Reiterate : Emphasis
(D) Self-centered : Pride (C) Withdraw : Product
(E) Complimentary : Fulsomeness (D) Recycle : Waste
(E) Irrigate : field
16. STAGE : PLAY ::
(A) Rack : Book 20. RESOUND : MURMUR ::
(B) Frame : Portrait (A) Disown : Define
(C) Shadow : Thing (B) Desert : Recede
(D) Screen : Movie (C) Harangue : Recount
(E) Scenario : Performance (D) Reflect : Ponder
(E) Dazzle : Glimmer
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ANSWERS :
1.B 2.C 3.D 4.A 5.D 6.D 7.A 8.E 9.B 10.A 11.A 12.B 13.D 14.B 15.E 16.D 17.B 18.B 19.D 20.E
Analysis
1. (MISCELLANEOUS ) A restaurant sells food; a shop sells merchandise. (B)
2. (DEGREE OF INTENSITY) Shocking implies a more intensified form of ‘surprising’; ‘preposterous’
(meaning ‘highly ridiculous’) implies a more intensified form of ‘absurd,’ (C)
3. (ACTION AND RESULT) When corrected, an error ceases to be an error, when expiated (meaning
atoned; made amends ) a sin ceases to be a sin. (D)
4. (DEFINING CHARACTERSTIC) A bigot (meaning one who is intolerant towards lacks moisture; a
dispirited ( meaning disheartened ) person lacks morale (meaning confidence). (D)
5. (CAUSE AND EFFECT) A desiccated (meaning thoroughly dried out) substance lacks moisture; a
dispirited (meaning disheartened) person lacks morale (meaning confidence). (D)
6. (SYNONYMS) To brake and to retard are synonyms (both meaning to cause something to move
slowly); to divert and to shunt are synonyms (both meaning to cause something to move in a different
cause). (D)
7. (DEFINITION) Anything irrational (meaning against reason or logic) is against commonsense;
anything illegal is against law. (A)
8. (DEGREE OF INTENSITY) A precipice (where the inclination is nearly 90 degrees is an extreme
case of inclination; a zealot (meaning a fanatic ) is an extreme version of partisan (meaning an adherent to
party or thought). (E) (Alteration and mutation do not differ in degree. A selfish person looks first to his
own personal interests, but he need not necessarily be greedy, meaning “coveting others’ properly also”.
So, greed and selfishness do not represent different degrees of the same quality.)
9. (THING AND PURPOSE) A menu gives a list of dishes; a bibliography gives a list of publications.
(B)
10. (SCIENCE AND SUBJECT) Geriatrics deals with diseases of old people; dermatology deals with
diseases of the skin. (A)
11. (CASUE AND ITS EFFECT) O ne cringes (meaning shrinks back in fear) because of dread
(meaning terror); one fidgets (meaning behaves in a restless manner) because of nervousness. (A)
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12. (ACTION AND PURPOSE) Hair is trimmed in order to make it shorter; hedge is pruned in order
to make it shorter. (B)
13. (DEFINITION) A disputant indulges in argument; a reveler indulges in merrymaking. (D)
14. (SYNONYMS VARIANT) A dormant substance exhibits inactivity; a malleable (meaning capable of
being easily shaped into different forms) substance exhibits plasticity. (B) (The related synonyms
relationship is dormant : inactive : : malleable : plastic)
15. (DESIRABLE AND UNDESIRABLE FORMS OF A QUALITY) Bravado ( meaning foolish courage) is
an undesirable form of being courageous. Fulsomeness (meaning excessive but dishonest praise) is an
undesirable from of being complimentary. (E)
16. (ACTION AND PLACE) A play is enacted on the stage; a movie is shown on the screen. (D)
17. EXAMPLE AND CATEGORY) An allergy (meaning an abnormal sensitivity to certain substances) is
a type of reaction; a scalpel (meaning a knife used by a doctor for surgery) is a type of instrument. (B)
18. (ACTION AND PURPOSE) An embargo (meaning an official restriction on import or export) is
intended to curb trade; a quarantine (meaning a compulsory isolation of a person affected by an infectious
disease) is intended to curb an epidemic. (B)
19. (ACTION AND PURPOSE) Land is reclaimed in order to be used again; waste is recycled in order to
be used again. (D)
20. (DEGREE OF INTENSITY) Resounding (meaning producing a loud noise) denotes an intensified
form of murmuring; dazzling denotes an intensified form of glimmering (meaning giving a faint light ).
(E)
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1. VAPORIZED : HEAT :: (D) Television : Serials
(A) Diffused : Gas (E) Train : Passengers
(B) Hardened : Pressure
(C) Purified : Distillate 7. PURCHASE : BOYCOTT ::
(D) Anodized : Metal (A) Defer : Cancel
(E) Abraded : friction (B) Inspect : Learn
(C) Incorporate : Merge
2. PEDANTIC : LEARNED :: (D) Bypass : Intrude
(A) Simplistic : Guileless (E) Work : Strike
(B) Moralistic : Principled 8. SLEUTH : DETECTION ::
(C) Positivistic : Experimental (A) Skeptic : Credulity
(D) Biased : Prejudiced (B) Editor : statement
(E) Fantastic : Imaginative (C) Rebel : Insurrection
(D) Satirist : Flattery
3. ENERVATE : VIGO R :: (E) Originator : Imitation
(A) Change : Substance 9. DESOLATE : INHABITANT ::
(B) Vindicate : Crime (A) Commodious : Space
(C) Verify : Validity (B) Barren : Vegetation
(D) Adulterate : purity (C) Shallow : Danger
(E) endure : diversity (D) Residential : House
(E) Palacious : King
4. THEME : ESSAY :: 10. FRAGMENT : BONE ::
(A) Footnote : Article (A) Quartz : Stone
(B) Title : Book (B) Rim : Wheel
(C) Subject : Study (C) Ash : Coal
(D) Guideline : Policy (D) Shard : pottery
(E) Topic : Discourse (E) Tare : Wheat
5. BACTERIUM : MEDIUM :: 11. DISCOMBOBULATED : PATTERN ::

(A) Meadow : Grass (A) Political : Pandemonium
(B) Snake : Egg (B) Licentious : Disorder
(C) Parasite : Host (C) Rumpled : Dirt
(D) Predator : den (D) Vital : Logic
(E) Seed : Groundnut (E) Erratic : Consistency
6. NEWSPAPER : BYLINES :: 12. INTEREST : USURY ::

(A) Magazine : Reviews (A) Asset : Fraud
(B) Album : Photographs (B) Price : Gouging
(C) Movie : Credits (C) Manufacture : Monopoly
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(D) Lease : Settlement (D) Minimized : Superseded
(E) Cash : embezzlement (E) Delineated : Drawn
13. SAINT : HOLINESS :: 17. ERUDITE : PEDANTIC ::

(A) Beginner : Practice (A) Penniless : Pressed
(B) Kid : Adolescence (B) Apathetic : Lethargic
(C) Creditor : Interest (C) Outspoken : Saucy
(D) Daredevil : Recklessness (D) Soporific : Dull
(E) Butt : Ridicule (E) Shrill : Piercing
18. SATIRIST : RIDICULE ::
14. TRAGEDIAN : ACTOR :: (A) Critic : Judgment
(A) Drummer : Musician (B) Physician : Setback
(B) Camera : Photographer (C) Essayist : Meditation
(C) Comedienne : Spectator (D) Miser : Generosity
(D) Pillar : Rostrum (E) Deportee : Nationalism
(E) Hero : Director 19. SMILE : PLEEASURE ::
(A) Scream : Anger
15. TODAY : OBSEQUIOUS : (B) Blush : Embarrassment
(A) Agnostic : enlightened (C) Laugh : Abuse
(B) Highbrow : Bombastic (D) Subsist : Sentimentality
(C) Exhibitionist : Suspicious (E) Grumble : Uncertainty
(D) Misogynist : Insincere 20. VERIFY : DOUBTFULNESS ::
(E) Blowhard : boastful (A) Align : Collinearity
(B) Weary : Monotony
16. IMMUTABLE : CHANGED :: (C) Dissent : Controversy
(A) Fallacious : Proved (D) Purify : Imperfection
(B) Tentative : Understood (E) Exercise : Vigor
(C) Incorrigible : Criticized
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ANSWERS :
1.E 2.B 3.D 4.E 5.C 6.C 7.E 8.C 9.B 10.D 11.E 12.B 13.D 14.A 15.E 16.A 17.C 18.A 119.B 20.D
Analysis
1. (CAUSE AND EFFECT) A substance gets vaporized by heat; a substance gets abraded (meaning
eroded) by friction. (E)
2. (DESIRABLE AND UNDESIRABLE FORMS OF AN ACTION ) Being pedantic (meaning displaying
one’s knowledge more than is necessary) is a more intensified and undesirable way of being learned;
being moralistic (meaning being unduly concerned about the morals of others) is a more intensified and
undesirable way of being principled. (B) (Simplistic and unsophisticated are mere synonyms. Fantastic
means very strange or odd, and this word does not represent an undesirable form of being imaginative.)
3. (ANTOYMS VARIANT) An enervated (meaning weakened ) person lacks vigor (meaning strength); an
adulterated (meaning mixed with an inferior ingredient) substance lacks purity. (D)
4. (THING AND PURPOSE ) An essay is based on a theme; a discourse (meaning formal lecture) is
based on a topic. (E)
5. (HABITAT ) A bacterium grows in a medium; a parasite (meaning organism that grows on another
organism) grows on a host. (C)
6. (DEFINITION) The bylines in a newspaper mention the names of the columnists: the credits in a
movie mention the names of the artistes. (C)
7. (DEFINITION) When boycotting (a product), you do not purchase it; when striking, you do not work.
(E)
8. (DEFINITION) A sleuth (meaning detective) is one who indulges in detection; a rebel is one who
indulges in insurrection (meaning rebellion). (C)
9. (DEFINITION ) A desolate (meaning deserted) place has not inhabitants; a barren place has not
vegetation (B)
10. (PART AND THE WHOLE) A fragment is a piece of broken bone; a shard is a piece of broken
pottery. (D)
11. (ANTONYM VARIANT) A discombobulated( meaning confusing) arrangement lacks pattern; an
erratic (meaning changing) arrangement lacks consistency (meaning regularity) (E)
12. (DEFINITION) Usury means charging very high interest; gouging means charging very high price.
(B)
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13. (DEFINING CHARACTERSTIC) A saint is known for his holiness; a daredevil (meaning a person
who is rashly bold) is known for his recklessness. (D)
14. (EXAMPLE AND CATEGORY) A tragedian is one type of actor; a drummer is one type of musician.
(A)
15. (DEFINING CHARACTERISTIC) A today (meaning a fawning flatterer or a sycophant) is an
obsequious (meaning servile) person; a blowhard (meaning a braggart) is a boastful person. (E)
16. (DEFINITION) Anything immutable (meaning unchangeable) cannot be changed; anything fallacious
(meaning false) cannot be proved. (A)
17. (DESIRABLE AND UNDESIRABLE FORMS OF A QUALITY) Being pedantic (meaning showing off
one’s knowledge in and out of season) is an undesirable way to being erudite (meaning scholarly); being
saucy (meaning impertinent and disrespectful) is an undesirable way of being outspoken. (C) (The pairs
(apathetic, lethargic); (soporific, dull) and (shrill, piercing) are mere synonyms, and do not represent
desirable and undesirable forms of an action.)
18. (DEFINING CHARACTERISTIC) A satirist (meaning a person who indulges in caustic wit to attack
another) indulges in ridicule; a critic indulges in judgment. (A)
19. (GETURE AND MEANING) (A reference to the first words in the answer choices shows that smile
has been used as a verb in this question.) Smile signifies pleasure; blush signifies embarrassment. (B) (We
may not always scream when we are angry. Even otherwise smile and blush are both involuntary facial
reaction, whereas screaming is an over act. So, between (A) and (B), it is the latter which is better
analogy to the given pair of words.)
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1. MAVERICK : CONVENTION :: (D) Vision : Illusion
(A) Subordinate : Authority (E) Anger : Frustration
(B) Coward : Loyalty
(C) Mutineer : Ideology 7. STRENGTH : EXERCISE ::
(D) Nonconformist : Responsibility (A) Logic : contemplate
(E) Iconoclast : Dogma (B) Focus : Write
(C) Fitness : Grow
2. CORRESPOND : LETTERS :: (D) Expertise : Practice
(A) Promote : Ranks (E) Taste : Drink
(B) Debate : Issues
(C) Invade : Boundaries 8. TENANT : DWELLING ::
(D) Barter : Commodities (A) Politician : Propaganda
(E) Arbitrate : disputes (B) Incumbent : Office
(C) Warder : Jail
3. MENU : DINER :: (D) Stenographer : Typewriter
(A) Covenant : Lawyer (E) Retiree : Tenure
(B) Schedule : Employee 9. OBSCURE : RECOGNIZE ::
(C) Catalogue : Shopper (A) Perplexing : Tangle
(D) Article : Reporter (B) Garbled : Comprehend
(E) Bank : Teller (C) Liberated : free
(D) Erased : Inspire
4. WATER : CONDUIT :: (E) Resolute : Satisfy
(A) Diamond : Mine 10. REPUGNANT : REPEL ::
(B) Marrow : Bone (A) Illogical : Upset
(C) Chromosome : Heredity (B) Cogent : Convince
(D) Heart : Aorta (C) Risky : Avoid
(E) Blood : Artery (D) Fluent : Refine
(E) Generous : applaud
5. OSTRACIZE : OUTCAST :: 11. BIRDS : AVIARY ::
(A) Dictator : Ruler (A) Bees : Grove
(B) Lionize : Celebrity (B) Cattle : Herd
(C) Dishearten : Censor (C) Apes : Jungle
(D) Idolize : Lover (D) Chickens : Brood
(E) Disorient : escort (E) Sheep : fold
6. TOUCH : SENSE :: 12. FRIEZE : ORNAMENT ::

(A) Frivolity : Logic (A) Pillar : Support
(B) Well-being : Abstraction (B) Contour : Form
(C) Hunger : Drive (C) Arabesque : Emphasize
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(D) Nave : fringe (D) Balance : equivalence
(E) Arch : Separate (E) Analyze : intricacy
13. DOCUMENT : ASSERTION :: 17. AFFECTION : EMBRACE ::

(A) Corroborate : Claim (A) Dilemma : Frustration
(B) Contradict : Evidence (B) Fear : Foreboding
(C) Convict : Punishment (C) Boredom : Listlessness
(D) Assure : promotion (D) Strangeness : Blush
(E) Propagate : Information (E) Respect : Obeisance
14. INSOLVENT : MONEY :: 18. EMBRYONIC : MATURITY ::

(A) Impregnable : Castle (A) Likely : probability
(B) Childless : Destitute (B) Latent : Characteristic
(C) Thirsty : Appetite (C) Constitutional : Democracy
(D) Homeless : Domicile (D) Prolific : Completion
(E) Alien : expedition (E) Nascent : Fruition
19. TEACHER : FACULTY ::
15. THEOCRACY : STATE :: (A) Umpire : Contest
(A) Generosity : Saint (B) Merchants : trade
(B) Pagan : Faith (C) Civilian : Army
(C) Cardinal : vestment (D) Testimony : Court
(D) Benediction : sin (E) Customer : Clientele
(E) Anathema : Curse 20. LEAF : OAK ::
(A) Bulb : Tulip
16. DISRUPT : TRANQUILITY :: (B) Berry : Fruit
(A) Vilify : Precision (C) Tree : Forest
(B) Respect : Sobriety (D) Stem : flower
(C) Taint : Purity (E) Needle : Pine
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ANSWERS :
1.E 2.D 3.C 4.E 5.B 6.C 7.D 8.B 9.B 10.B 11.E 12.A 13.A 14.D 15.E 16.C 17.E 18.E 19.E 20.E
Analysis
1. (DEFINITION) A maverick (meaning a rebel against tradition) does not believe in convention; an
iconoclast (meaning a person who is against traditional beliefs) does not believe in dogma (meaning
traditional belief). (E)
2. (ACTION AND PURPOSEE) When one corresponds with another, he exchange letters; when one
barters with another, he exchange commodities. (D)
3. (THING AND PURPOSE) A menu helps a diner to choose what to order, a catalogue helps a shopper
to choose what to order. (C)
4. (THING AND PURPOSE) Water flows through a conduit (meaning canal or pipe); blood flows
through an artery (meaning major blood vessel in the body). (E)
5. (DEFINITION) To ostracize means to treat a person like an outcast; to lionize means to treat a
person like a celebrity. (B)
6. (DEFINITON) Touch is one of the basic sense of any living being; hunger is one of the basic drives
(meaning inner urges for satisfying physical needs) of any living being. (C)
7. (ACTION AND PURPOSE) We exercise in order to gain strength; we practice in order to get
expertise. (D)
8. (HEBITAT) A tenant occupies a dwelling; an incumbent occupies an office. (B)
9. (ANTONYUM VARIANT) An obscure (meaning indistinct) item is difficult to recognize; a garbled
(meaning confused or mixed up) statement is difficult to comprehend (meaning understand). (E) (The
related antonym relationship is obscure : recognizable :: garbled : comprehensible)
10. (SYNONYM VARINAT) We are repelled (meaning disgusted ) by a repugnant (meaning extremely
undesirable) action; we are convinced by a cogent (meaning logical) argument. (B) (The related synonym
relationship is repugnant : repelling :: cogent : convincing)
11. (HABITAT) An aviary is a place where birds are kept; a fold (meaning pen for keeping sheep) is a
place where sheep are kept. (E)
12. (THING AND PURPOSE) (A reference to the second words in the answer choices shows that
ornament is used as a verb in this question.) A frieze (meaning a horizontal band of decoration along the
walls of a room) is used to ornament a building; a pillar is used to support a building. (A)
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13. (ACTION AND PURPOSE) (A reference to the first words in the answer choices shows that
document has been used as a verb in this question.) One documents an assertion with evidence; one
corroborates a claim with evidence. (A)
14. (DEFINING CHARACTERISTIC) An insolvent person has no money; a homeless person has no
domicile (meaning place of stay). (D)
15. (DEFINITION) Theocracy means a religious state; anathema means a religious curse.(E)
16. (ANTONYM VARIANT) Anything disrupted (meaning thrown into disorder) lacks tranquility; anything
tainted (meaning polluted) lacks purity. (C) (The related antonym relationship is disrupted : tranquil ::
tainted : pore)
17. (GESTURE AND MEANING) ( A reference to the second words in the choices shows that embrace is
used as a noun here.) An embrace is a sign of affection; obeisance (meaning bowing in reverence) is a
sign of respect. (E) (Though blush is a sign of modesty, it is an involuntary action unlike embrace or
obeisance)
18. (ANTONYM VARINAT) Something which is embryonic (meaning undeveloped) has not attained
maturity; something which is nascent (meaning in the initial stages) has not attained fruition (meaning
fulfillment) (E)
19. (COLLECTIVE NOUN) Faculty is the collective noun for the teachers of an institution; clientele is
the collective noun for the customers of a shop. (E)
20. (PART AND WHOLE) Leaf is the name of the leaf of an oak tree; needle is the name of the leaf of a
pine tree. (E)
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1. ABBREVIATE : WORD ::
(A) Punctuate : Sentence 7. PISTON : CYLINDER ::
(B) Abridge : Novel (A) Nut : Bolt
(C) Conclude : finale (B) Plug : Socket
(D) Interrupt : Dialogue (C) Rope : Pulley
(E) Practice : Play (D) Car : Steering
(E) Elevator : Shaft
2. DEPUTY : MAYOR :: 8. QUISLING : BETRAY ::
(A) Patient : Doctor (A) Juggernaut : Crush
(B) Understudy : Star (B) Incubus : Breed
(C) Stenographer : Executive (C) Sphinx : Demolish
(D) Clerk : magistrate (D) Prophet : Mislead
(E) Groom : Rider (E) Paragon : Clean
9. VIGILANT : AMBUSHED ::
3. SWEATER : WOOL : (A) Emotional : Moved
(A) Spring : Water (B) Uncommunicative : Convinced
(B) Saw : Timber (C) Garrulous : Supported
(C) Lens : Glass (D) Alert : Gulled
(D) Fuel : Flame (E) Sharp : gratified
(E) Document : Ink
10. CONSPIRE : PLOT ::
4. SUSPICIOUS : PARANOID :: (A) Cohabit : Reside
(A) Jealous : Haughty (B) Harmonize : Repudiate
(B) Admiring : Idolatrous (C) Disguise : Conceal
(C) Happy : Virtuous (D) Disguise : Conceal
(D) Furtive : Candid (E) Penetrate : Influence
(E) Malicious : Deceptive (F) Frame : Accuse
11. CODA : SYMPHONY ::
5. ELEGY : LAMENT :: (A) Lyric : Verse
(A) Epic : Scorn (B) Piano : sonata
(B) Comedy : Mirth (C) Theme : Sermon
(C) Diatribe : Reverence (D) Song : Rhythm
(D) Eulogy : Praise (E) Epilogue : Novel
(E) Parody : Homage
12. CLANK : CHAIN ::
6. RIND : MELON :: (A) Snow : Hailstorm
(A) Tuber : Potato (B) Call : Telephone
(B) Skin : Apple (C) Patter : Rain
(C) Peel : Cabbage (D) Pitch : Radio
(D) Cob : Maize (E) Eruption : Volcano
(E) Leafstalk : Rhubarb
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13. ALLAS : MISLEAD ::
(A) Abridgment : Spawn 17. GAME : TEAMMATE ::
(B) Hieroglyphic : Mythologize (A) Affray : Chauvinist
(C) Midget : Respect (B) Vessel : Crew
(D) Code : Facilitate (C) Marriage : Spouse
(E) Epithet : Disparage (D) School : Peer
(E) War : Ally
14. GROVE : TRESS :: 18. MESSAGE : CONVEYED ::
(A) Orchard : Apples (A) Information : Garbled
(B) Thicket : Shrubs (B) Infection : Immunized
(C) Meadow : Cows (C) Signal : Transmitted
(D) Shoal : Waves (D) Figure : Added
(E) Field : Plants (E) Sound : Amplified
19. MAP : TERRAIN ::
15. TRIVIAL : IMPORTANCE :: (A) Counsel : aim
(A) Innumerable : Unity (B) Flowchart : Procedure
(B) Fibrous : Length (C) Song : Mood
(C) Belated : Appropriateness (D) Gesture : Direction
(D) Minuscule : Size (E) Index : Book
(E) Lavish : Contentment
20. REVERE : DEVOTION ::
16. FELONY : MISDEMEANOR :: (A) Abdicate : Enmity
(A) Investment : Stock (B) Confide : Distrust
(B) Temperament : Belief (C) Consult : Homage
(C) Vice : Indiscretion (D) Commiserate : Sympathy
(D) Distrust : Compulsion (E) Liberate : Compulsion
(E) Depravity : Righteousness
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ANSWERS :
1.B 2.B 3.C 4.B 5.D 6.B 7.E 8.A 9.D 10.A 11.E 12.C 13.E 14.B 15.D 16.C 17.E 18.C 19.B 20.D
Analysis
1. (ACTION AND PURPOSE) A word is abbreviated to make it shorter; a novel is abridged to make it shorter. (B)
2. (DEFINITION) A deputy is a person who can substitute for a mayor in his absence; an understudy is a person
who can substitute for a movie star in his absence. (B)
3. (THING AND RAW MATERIAL) Sweater is made of wool; lens is made of glass. (C)
4. (DESIRABLE AND UNDESIRABLE FORMS OF A QUALITY) Being paranoid (meaning intensely and
irrationally suspicious) is an undesirable form of being suspicious; idolatrous (meaning excessively and irrationally
admiring) is an undesirable form of admiring. (B)
5. (DEFINITION) An elegy is a poem in lament ( meaning expression of grief) of a dead person; a eulogy is a
speech in praise of a dead person. (D)
6. (PART AND THE WHOLE) Rind is the outer cover of a melon; skin is the outer cover of an apple. (B)
7. (THING THAT GO TOGETHER) A piston moves in a cylinder; an elevator moves in a shaft. (E)
8. (DEFINING CHARACTERISTIC) A quisling is a person who betrays; a juggernaut is q phantom that crushes.
(A)
9. (DEFINING CHARACTERISTIC) A vigilant (meaning alert) person cannot be easily ambushed (meaning
attacked from a hidden position); wary (meaning watchful) person cannot be easily gulled (meaning cheated). (D)
10. (DEFINITION) To conspire means to plot together; to cohabit means to reside together. (A)
11. (DEFINITION) A coda is the concluding part of a symphony; an epilogue is the concluding part of a novel. (E)
12. (DEFINITION) Clank is the sound made by a chain; patter is the sound made by rain. (C)
13. (THING AND PURPOSE) An alias (meaning a fictitious name) is used to mislead another; an epithet (meaning
a contemptuous nickname) is used to disparage (meaning insult) another. (E)
14. (COLLECTIVE NOUN) A grove is a group of trees; a thicket is a group of shrubs. (B)
15. (ANTONYM VARIANT) A trivial (meaning unimportant) even has negligible importance; a minuscule (meaning
tiny) thing has negligible size. (D) (The related antonym relationship is trivial : important :: minuscule : sizeable)
16. (DEGREE OF INTENSITY) A felony (meaning a serious crime) is a heightened form of a misdemeanor (
meaning minor Offense); a vice (meaning a wicked conduct) is a heightened form of an indiscretion (meaning
misdeed). (C)
17. (DEFINING CHARACTERISTIC) Teammates play on the same side in a game; allies fight on the same side in a
war. (E)
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18. (ACTION AND PURPOSE) A message is conveyed in order to reach another person; a signal is transmitted
in order to reach anther person. (E)
19. (THING AND PURPOSE) A map is a graphic way of describing a terrain (meaning a land area); a flowchart is
a graphic way of describing a procedure. (B)
20. (SYNONYM VARIANT) One reveres (meaning respect) another person out of devotion; one commiserates with
(meaning pities ) another person out of sympathy. (D)
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1. TENNIS : RACQUET :: 6. GUZZLE : DRINK ::
(A) Hunting : Gun (A) Discuss : Argue
(B) Polo : Horse (B) Provide : Donate
(C) Boxing : Glove (C) Accuse : Whine
(D) Golf : Club (D) Carp : Complain
(E) Diver : Springboard (E) Mollify : Mediate
7. DISCOUNT : COUPON ::
2. SPEAK : DRAWL :: (A) Remittance : Voucher
(A) Expose : Miss (B) Admission : Ticket
(B) Behold : See (C) Salutation : Message
(C) Run : Lope (D) Travel : Sanction
(D) Munch : Drink (E) Interview : Resume
(E) Sigh : Moan 8. GALE : BREEZE ::
(A) Flood : Undercurrent
3. TASTE : CONNOISSEUR :: (B) Tornado : Thunder
(A) Compassion : Fanatic (C) Downpour : Drizzle
(B) Selflessness : Altruist (D) Marsh : Morass
(C) Misdeed : Misanthrope (E) Rain : Sleet
(D) Eagerness : Dilettante 9. ELECTRIC CURRENT : VOLT ::
(E) Pragmatism : Benefactor (A) Sound : Decibel
(B) Distance : Odometer
4. LUCID : CLARITY :: (C) Downpour : Drizzle
(A) Egoistic : Eminence (D) Marsh : Diameter
(B) Sedate : Style (E) Light : Hue
(C) Discreet : Clumsiness 10. CODA : SONATA ::
(D) Forgiven : Blame (A) Rhythm : Movement
(E) Cogent : Persuasiveness (B) Posture : portrait
(C) Luminosity : Shadow
5. POISED : EMBARRASSMENT :: (D) Poem : Stanza
(A) Stubborn : Vacillation (E) Peroration : Speech
(B) Shrewd : Strategy 11. DISTILL : PURITY ::
(C) Puzzled : Interest (A) Leaven : Volume
(D) Optimistic : Determination (B) Pulverize : Brittleness
(E) Immune : Hygiene (C) Devour : Brilliance
(D) Homogenize : Pliability
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(E) Conduct : Burden 16. SPY : OBSERVER : :
(A) Player : Spectator
12. RAZOR : BARBER :: (B) Gazer : Viewer
(A) Compass : Driver (C) Eavesdropper : Listener
(B) Weed : Gardener (D) Blabbermouth : Speaker
(C) Recipe : Cook] (E) Demagogue : Politician
(D) Medicine : Physician 17. HIBERNATION : ACTIVITY ::
(E) Lancer : Surgeon (A) Joint : Rope
(B) Molecule : Crystal
13. ROBBERY : PROPERTY :: (C) Infringement : Law
(A) Cannon : Weapon (D) Frequency : Tide
(B) Kidnapping : Person (E) Interregnum : Government
(C) Trickery : Credulity 18. OSSEOUS : BONE ::
(D) Larceny : Householder (A) Ligneous : Wood
(E) Restraint : Threat (B) Igneous : Rock
(C) Cellular : Germ
14. CHILL : FREEZE :: (D) Fossilized : Tree
(A) Cook : Preserve (E) Nautical : water
(B) Simmer : Boil 19. VOTING : ROLL CALL ::
(C) Fry : Stew (A) Majority : Settlement
(D) Peel : Eat (B) Amendment : Constitution
(E) Slice : Carve (C) Termination : Cloture
(D) Quorum : Filibuster
15. STUDENT : HONORS :: (E) Inquisition : Legislation
(A) Cashier : Credit 20. MALAPROPISM : VERBAL ::
(B) Parent : Ego (A) Apostasy : Ethical
(C) Librarian : Book (B) Trick : Cognitive
(D) Athlete : Baton (C) Gaffe : Social
(E) Contestant : Trophy (D) Deceit : Military
(E) Perjury : Legislative
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1. D 2.C 3.B 4.E 5.A 6.D 7.B 8.C 9.A 10.E 11.A 12.E 13.B 14.B 15.E 16.C 17.E 18.A 19.C 20.C
Analysis
1. (THING AND PURPOSE) In tennis, a racquet is used to hit the ball; in golf, a club is used to hit ball. (D) (If
you had merely formed the sentence A racquet is used in tennis,’ all the choices would appear to be appropriate.
You will therefore have to refine your statement further a illustrated above in order to spot the exact analogous
pair.)
2. (DEFINITIN) When one drawls, one speaks in an easy and leisurely manner; when one lopes, on runs in an
easy and leisurely manner. (C)
3. (DEFINING CHARACTERISTIC) A connoisseur (meaning a person of informed and discriminating taste) is
known for his taste; an altruist (meaning a person with unselfish concern for the welfare of others) is known for his
selflessness. (B)
4. (SYNONYM VARIANT) A lucid (meaning easily understandable) argument has clarity (meaning clearness); a
cogent (meaning convincing) argument has persuasiveness. (E) (The related synonym relationship is lucidity :
clarity :: cogency : persuasiveness)
5. (ANTONYM VARIANT ) A poised (meaning balanced) person shows no embarrassment; a stubborn (meaning
determined) person shows no vacillation (meaning indecision). (A) (The related antonym relationship is poise:
embarrassment :: stubbornness : vacillation)
6. (DEGREE OF INTENSITY) When one guzzles, one drinks excessively; when one carps , one complains
excessively. (D)
7. (THING AND PURPOSE) A coupon entitles one to a discount; a ticket entitles one to admission. (B)
8. (DEGREE OF INTENSITY) A gale is a virulent form of breeze; a downpour is a virulent form of drizzle. (C)
9. (UNIT OF MEASUREMENT) The force of electric current is measured in terms of volts; the intensity of sound
is measured in terms of decibels. (A)
10. (DEFINITION ) Code is the concluding part of a sonata (which is a type of musical composition); peroration is
the concluding part of a speech. (E)
11. (CAUSE AND EFFECT) Distillation (meaning a physical process of evaporating and condensing a liquid)
increases purity; leavening (meaning an agent that causes raising or fermentation) increases volume. (A)
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12. (PERSON AND TOOL) Razor is an instrument used by a barber; lancet is an instrument used by a surgeon.
(E)
13. (DEFINITION) Robbery means carrying away property illegally; kidnapping means carrying away a person
illegally. (B)
14. (DEGREE OF INTENSITY) Freezing is an intensified form of chilling; boiling is an intensified form of
simmering (meaning keeping a liquid below its boiling point) (B)
15. (PERSON AND GOAL) A student aims to get honors; a contestant aims to get the trophy. (E)
16. (DEFINING CHARACTERISTIC) A spy is a stealthy observer; an eavesdropper is a stealthy listener. (C)
17. (DEFINITION) Hibernation (meaning the practice of some animals spending the winter in inactivity) refers to a
period when there is no activity; interregnum refers to a period when there is no government. (E)
18. (DEFINITION) Osseous means ‘pertaining to the bone; ligneous means ‘pertaining to the wood.’ (A)
19. (DEFINITION) (In a legislative assembly,) voting on a debate is preceded by a roll call; termination of a debate
is preceded by a cloture (meaning a motion asking for the closure of a debate). (C)
20. (DEFINITION) Malapropism (meaning wrong use of word in the place of another similarly sounding word)
results in error of verbal use’; gaffe (meaning a clumsy social error) results in error of social behaviour. (C)
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1. REFINE : OIL :: (D) Antiseptic : Relaxation
(A) Mow : Meadow (E) Therapeutic : Illness
(B) Burn : firewood
(C) Pound : Flour 6. MEANDER : DASH ::
(D) Bake : Cake (A) Throw : Catch
(E) Winnow : Grain (B) Hit : Assault
(C) Sail : Glide
2. GULLIBLE : DISCRIMINATION :: (D) Fancy : Fascinate
(A) Niggardly : Avarice (E) Waft : Plummet
(B) Practical : Foresight
(C) Devout : Grace 7. SHOEMAKER : LAST ::
(D) Nervous : Equanimity (A) Machinist : Mortar
(E) Dedicated : Sociability (B) Farmer : Fertilizer
(C) Tailor : Sewing machine
3. PAINT : PEEL :: (D) Blacksmith : Anvil
(A) Skin : Tan (E) Carpenter : Nail
(B) Façade : Mask
(C) Roast : Hem 8. TOOTH : COMB ::
(D) Potato : Mash (A) Ash : Tree
(E) Topsoil : Erode (B) Quire : Paper
(C) Fruit : Seed
4. BUILDER : CONSTRUCTION :: (D) Petal : Flower
(A) Infantryman : Weapon (E) Wave : Beach
(B) Pharmacist : Diagnosis 9. PAINTING : SIGNATURE ::
(C) Aggressor : hatred (A) Novel : Title
(D) Thinker : contemplation (B) Writer : Pseudonym
(E) Liar : Truthfulness (C) Actress : Character
(D) News story : Byline
5. ENIGMATIC : PUZZLEMENT :: (E) Photograph : Studio
(A) Soporific : Drowsiness 10. PARCHED : Moisture : :
(B) Anesthetic : Discomfort (A) Vigorous : Strength
(C) Apathetic : Boredom (B) Pallid : Color
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(C) Reluctant : Constraint (E) Courtesy : Behavior
(D) Measured : Volume
(E) Intentional : Purpose 16. RECORDING : SOUND ::
11. HONEST : CHEAT :: (A) Script : Scene
(A) Pliable : Betray (B) Film : Negative
(B) Deceitful : Scheme (C) Photograph : light
(C) Irritable : Retaliate (D) Rehearsal : Practice
(D) Implacable : Compromise (E) Concert : Song
(E) Impulsive : Predominate
17. YIELD :RESIST ::
12. SHEAR : SHEEP :: (A) Expel : Dwell
(A) Shampoo : Hair (B) Slouch : Slump
(B) Hibernate : Bear (C) Default : Pay
(C) Pluck : Bird (D) Prosecute : Convict
(D) Shave : Face (E) Dispute : Succeed
(E) Comb : Hair
18. FALLOW : FIELD ::
13. XENOPHOBE : FOREIGNERS :: (A) Burnished : Surface
(A) Patriot : Motherland (B) Idle : Machinery
(B) Conservative : Government (C) Contaminated : Water
(C) Boor : Children (D) Polished : Metal
(D) Misanthrope : People (E) Productive : Mind
(E) Juvenile : Dogma 19. BOOMERANG : MISSILE ::
(A) Airship : Kite
14. MARGIN : PAGE :: (B) Homing pigeon : Bird
(A) Step : Ladder (C) Balloon : Hydrogen
(B) Stalk : Plant (D) Fledgling : Parrot
(C) Water : Bowl (E) Ammunition : Rifle
(D) Outskirts : Town 20. APPROXIMATE : ACCURACY ::
(E) Hanger : Helicopter (A) Vigilant : Deception
(B) Pious : Faith
15. INSOLENCE : PRIDE :: (C) Defective : Indecency
(A) Acknowledgment : Feat (D) Prevaricating : Candor
(B) Practice : Mastery (E) Romantic : Hypocrisy
(C) Fellowship : Hostility
(D) Jollity : Flippancy
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1.E 2.D 3.E 4.D 5.A 6.E 7.D 8.D 9.D 10.B 11.D 12.C 13.D 14.D 15.D 16.C 17.C 18.B 19.B 20.D
Analysis
1. (ACTION AND PURPOSE) Oil is refined in order to be purified; grain is winnowed (meaning sifted) in order to
be purified .(E)
2. (ANTONYM VARIANT) A gullible (meaning easily deceived) person lacks discrimination (meaning careful
judgment); a nervous person lacks equanimity (meaning calmness). (D) (The related antonym relationship is
gullibility : discrimination :: nervousness : equanimity)
3. (CAUSE AND EFFECT) When paint is peeled, its loses it beauty; when topsoil is eroded, it loses its fertility. (E)
4. (DEFINING CHARACTERISTIC) A builder indulges in contraction; a thinker indulges in contemplation. (D)
5. (SYNONYM VARIANT) An enigmatic (meaning mysterious) remark gives rise to puzzlement; a soporific
(meaning sleep-inducing) substance gives rise to drowsiness (meaning sleepiness). (A)
6. DEGREE OF INTENSITY) Dashing (meaning rushing violently) is an intensified form of meandering (meaning
wandering aimlessly); plummeting (meaning falling abruptly downward) is an intensified form of wafting (meaning
drifting gently in the air). (E)
7. (TOOL AND USER) (Last is the name of the flat surface on which a shoemaker shapes leather) A shoemaker
shapes leather on a last; a blacksmith shapes metal on an anvil. (D)
8. (PART AND THE WHOLE) A tooth is part of a comb; a petal is part of a flower. (D)
9. (DEFINITION) The signature gives the name of the author of a painting; the by line gives the name of the
author of a news story. (D)
10. (ANTONYM VARIANT) A parched (meaning dried) surface has no moisture.; a pallid (meaning dull) surface
has no color. (B) (The related antonym relationship is parched : moistureless :: palled : colorless)
11. (DEFINING CHARCTERISTIC) An honest person doest not cheat; an implacable (meaning unyielding) person
does not compromise. (D)
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12. (CAUSE AND EFFECT) When one shears a sheep, it does its hairs (which form its outer cover); when one
plucks a bird, its loses its feathers (which form its outer cover). (C)
13. (DEFINING CHARACTERISTIC) A xenophobe hates foreigners; a misanthrope hates people. (D)
14. (DEFINITION) The margin forms the outer periphery of a page; the outskirts form the outer periphery of a
town. (D)
15. (SYNONYMS) Insolence and pride are synonyms; jollity and flippancy are synonyms. (D)
16. (THING AND PURPOSE) A recording registers variations in sound; a photograph registers variations in light.
(C)
17. (DEFINING CHARACTERISTIC) A person who yields fails to resist; a person who defaults fails to pay. (C)
18. (DEFINITION) Field that is left fallow (meaning unseeded) does not produce crops; machinery that is left does
not produce goods. (B)
19. (DEFINING CHARACTERISTIC) A boomerang is a missile that has been designed to return to the starting
point; a homing pigeon is a bird that has been trained to return to the starting point. (B)
20. (ANTONYM VARIANT) An approximate statement lacks accuracy; a prevaricating (meaning roundabout)
statement lacks candor (meaning frankness). (D) (The related antonym relationship is approximation : accuracy ::
prevarication : candor)
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(A) Mercury : temperature
1. DEFER : RESPECT :: (B) Speedometer : Distance
(A) Hope : Achievement (C) Barometer : Ballast
(B) Motivate : Gratitude (D) Barometer : Rainfall
(C) Relent : Mercy (E) Vane : Wind direction
(D) Urge : Compassion
(E) Regret : Simplicity 6. INSERT : BETWEEN ::
(A) Focus : Below
2. ELECTRIC CURRENT : SWITCH :: (B) Superimpose : Above
(A) Heat : Thermometer (C) Join : Around
(B) Liquid : Valve (D) Blend :Behind
(C) Ticket : Punch (E) Percolate : Beside
(D) Railroad : Schedule
(E) Barrier : Gate 7. LIBRARIANS : BOOKS ::
(A) Authors : Novels
3. BLADE : RAZOR :: (B) Professors : Colleges
(A) Nut : Bolt (C) Bishops : Churches
(B) Rivet : Hammer (D) Curators : Paintings
(C) Bit : Drill (E) Constables : Neighborhoods
(D) Stapler : file 8. ADULTERATE : PURE ::
(E) Chisel : Granite (A) Condense : Obvious
(B) Modify : Notable
4. THREAD : SPOOL :: (C) Tutor : Uncouth
(A) Napkin : Ring (D) Embellish : Austere
(B) Volume : Spine (E) Polish : Matchless
(C) Lens : Camera 9. AGENDA : MEETING ::
(D) Film : Reel (A) Lottery : Chance
(E) Cog : Clutch (B) Signal : Illumination
(C) Itinerary : Trip
5. SUNDIAL : TIME :: (D) Harbor : Transportation
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(E) College : Instruction (D) Deceive : Cheated
10. ANESTHETIC : INSENSIBILITY :: (E) Beatified : Happy
(A) Astringent : Contraction
(B) Aspirin : Ache 16. GRACEFUL : MOVEMENT ::
(C) Gelatin : euphoria (A) Fastidious : Strength
(D) Narcotic : Weariness (B) Articulate : Speech
(E) Ointment : Irritation (C) Disagreeing : Opinion
11. HYPERBOLIC : OVERSTATED :: (D) Sycophantic : Admiration
(A) Fluent : Embellished (E) Interesting : Reception
(B) Obscure : Weighty
(C) Aphoristic : terse 17. DISCORDANT : SOUND ::
(D) Metaphorical : Outlandish (A) Anachronistic : Time
(E) Equivocal : Forthright (B) Ramshackle : Building
(C) Dishonorable : Person
12. BOWLER : HEAD :: (D) Infectious : Disease
(A) Kneecap : Foot (E) Offensive : Odor
(B) Cravat : Neck 18. EXTROVERT : RESERVE ::
(C) Medallion : Chest (A) Defector : Ambition
(D) Sling : Shoulder (B) Maverick : Conformity
(E) Knapsack : Shoulder (C) Miscreant : Humility
(D) Patriot : Allegiance
13. MERCHANT : COMMERCE :: (E) Schemer : Determination
(A) Scientist : Art 19. SCALES : JUSTICE ::
(B) Humanist : robotics (A) Armor : Warfare
(C) Teacher : Education (B) Costume : Drama
(D) Foreigner : government (C) Caduceus : Healing
(E) Passenger : Airline (D) Epaulet : Army
(E) Signet : Royalty
14. MAGGOT : HOUSEFLY :: 20. SEARCH : FIND ::
(A) Cocoon : Silkworm (A) Pervade : Encircle
(B) Chrysalis : Pupa (B) Study : Learn
(C) Arachnid : Scorpion (C) Amass : Win
(D) Caterpillar : Butterfly (D) Consent : Retain
(E) Tortoise : Turtle (E) Hoard : Cultivate
15. EXHAUST : TIRED ::

(A) Poison : Raving
(B) Content : Abundant
(C) Castigate : Blameworthy
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1.C 2.B 3.C 4.D 5.E 6.B 7.D 8.D 9.C 10.A 11.C 12.B 13.C 14.D 15.E 16.B 17.A 18.B 19.C 20.B
Analysis
1. (SYNONYM VARIANT) (From a reference the second words in the answer choices, we can infer that respect is
used as a noun in this question) When we defer to (meaning obey) a person, we show him respect; when we relent
(meaning soften) towards a person, we show him mercy. (C) (The related antonym relationship is deferring :
respectful :: relenting : merciful)
2. (THING AND PURPOSE) A switch cut off the flow of electric current; a valve cuts off the flow of electric
current; a valve cuts off the flow of liquid. (B)
3. (PART AND THE WHOLE) The blade is the shaving part of a razor; the bit is the boring part of a drill. (C)
4. (THING AND PURPOSE) Thread is wound around a spool for storing; film is wound around a reel for storing.
(D)
5. (THING AND PURPOSE) A sundial is used for knowing time; a wane is used for knowing wind direction. (D)
6. (APPROPRAITE : PREPOSITION) An item is inserted between other items; an item is superimposed form
above on other items. (B)
7. (PERSON AND SPECIALTY) Librarians classify and preserve books; curators classify and paintings. (D)
8. (ANTONYUM VARIANT) Anything adulterated (meaning mixed with an inferior substance) is not pure;
anything embellished (meaning decorated) is not austere (meaning plain) (D) (The related antonym relationship is
adulterated : pure :: embellished : austere)
9. (THING AND PURPOSE) An agenda gives the schedule of a proposed meeting; an itinerary gives the schedule
of a proposed trip. (C)
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10. (THING AND PURPOSE) An anesthetic (meaning a drug that causes loss of sensation) induces insensibility;
an astringent (meaning a drug which induces construction of organic tissues) induces contraction (meaning
shrinking) (A)
11. (SYNONYMS) A hyperbolic (meaning exaggerated) statement is overstated; an aphoristic statement (meaning a
briefly stated truth or opinion) is terse (meaning to the point). (C)
12. (THING AND PURPOSE) Bowler is the name of a round hat worn to protect the head against cold; cravat is
the name of a cloth worn to protect the neck against cold. (The purpose of a medallion is not to protect the chest. A
sling is worn to protect the arm, and not the shoulder. (B)
13. (DEFINING CHARACTERISTIC) A merchant’s vocation is commerce; a teacher’s vocation is education. (C)
14. (YOUNG AND THE GOWN-UP) Maggot is the early worm-like form of a housefly; caterpillar is the early
worm-like form of a butterfly. (D)
15. (DEGREE OF INTENSITY) An exhausted (meaning worn out completely) person is very tired; a beatified
(meaning blessedly joyful) person is very happy. (D)
16. (DEFINTION) A graceful person is smooth in his movements; an articulate (meaning capable of clear speech)
person is smooth in his speech. (B)
17. (DEFINITION) Discordant means not keeping in tune with sound; anachronistic means not keeping in tune with
time. (A)
18. (DEFINING CHARACTERISTIC) A n extrovert (meaning an outgoing and friendly person) does not show
reserve; a maverick (meaning a nonconformist person) does not show conformity. (B)
19. (SYMBOL AND MEANING) (‘Caduceus’ is the name of the emblem used as a symbol of the medical
profession.) Scales represent justice; caduceus represents healing. (C)
20. (ACTION AND PURPOSE) One searches in order to find; one studies in order to learn. (B)
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1. PHILOSOPHY : METAPHYSICS ::
(A) Scent : Essence 5. LENGTHY : BRIEF ::
(B) Botany : Rose (A) Chauvinistic : Jingoistic
(C) Insect : Butterfly (B) Argumentative : Disputatious
(D) Tar : Black (C) Grumbling : Accusing
(E) Color : Brilliance (D) Tedious : Refreshing
(E) Pacific : Interfering
2. FANATICAL : BELIEF ::
(A) Discerning : Investigation 6. DELUGE : DROPLET ::
(B) Smooth : Diction (A) Beach : Wave
(C) Precise : Thinking (B) Desert : Oasis
(D) Spontaneous : Conduct (C) Blizzard : icicle
(E) Frenetic : Movement (D) Landslide : Pebble
(E) Cloudburst : Puddle
3. ASTRONOMER : TELESCOPE ::
(A) Ecologist : Laser 7. MUSICIAN : ORCHESTRA ::
(B) Pharmacist : Magnet (A) Actor : Cast
(C) Geologist : Syringe (B) Crooner : Song
(D) Sculptor : chisel (C) Teacher : Class
(E) Mathematician : Microscope (D) Congregation : Synod
(E) Proof : reader : Copy
4. LISTEN : EAVESDROP ::
(A) Deceive : Mislead 8. TOUCHY : SENSITIVE ::
(B) Talk : Scram (A) Uncivil : Courteous
(C) Cheer : Disapprove (B) Frivolous : Steadfast
(D) Walk : prowl (C) Disinterested : Unbiased
(E) Smile : Grain (D) Quixotic : Idealistic
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(E) Pivotal : Haphazard
9. COMPETE : RIVAL :: 15. HIRE : EMPLOYEE ::
(A) Denounce : Criminal (A) Litigate : Attorney
(B) Appreciate : Actor (B) Rent : Property
(C) Dodge : Defender (C) Model : Photographer
(D) Outdo : Impersonator (D) Repay : Debtor
(E) Endure : Survivor (E) Buy : Purchaser
10. MISNOMER : NAME ::
(A) Doctrine : Faith 16. SPONTANEITY : STUDIED ::
(B) Fallacy : Idea (A) Observation : Random
(C) Symptom : Ailment (B) Elegance : Lucid
(D) Suggestion : Insinuation (C) Arbitrariness : Unjust
(E) Alteration : Document (D) Terseness : Superfluous
11. CHILD : ADULT :: (E) Stability : Elastic
(A) Pomeranian : Dog
(B) Shrub : Tree 17. VOLUNTARY : COERCION ::
(C) Filly : Colt (A) Clandestine : Mystery
(D) Cub : bear (B) Offhand : forethought
(E) Root : Tuber (C) Smart : Flair
(D) Aesthetic : Accomplishment
12. JARGON : PROFESSION :: (E) Imaginative : Elaboration
(A) Landmark : Tradition 18. PESTLE : MORTAR ::
(B) Code : Solution (A) Knob : Door
(C) Fingerprint : Identity (B) Clapper : Bell
(D) Symptom : Disease (C) Hand : Drum
(E) Vernacular : Place (D) Hammer : Anvil
(E) Gavel : Rostrum
13. INTERMISSION : MOVIE :: 19. CHAIRMAN : COMMITTEE ::
(A) Revision : edition (A) Scholar : faculty
(B) Epoch : Eternity (B) Mascot : Game
(C) Web : Net (C) Accused : Jury
(D) Hiatus : Activity (D) Caption : Crew
(E) Link : Chain (E) Senator : House
20. INVESTMENT : PROFIT ::
14. TOXICITY : POISONOUS :: (A) Offering : Coercion
(A) Stuffiness : Healthy (B) Labor : Wages
(B) Liquidity : Assimilating (C) Purchase : Haggling
(C) Ductility : Assimilating (D) Salary : Bonus
(D) Ductility : Malleable (E) Aptitude : Inspiration
(E) Solidity : Bulky
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ANSWERS :
1.C 2.E 3.D 4.D 5.D 6.D 7.A 8.D 9.E 10.B 11.D 12.E 13.D 14.C 15.B 16.D 17.B 18.D 19.D 20.D
Analysis
1. (EXAMPLE AND CATEGORY) Metaphysics is a type of philosophy; butterfly is a type of insect. (C)
2. (DEFINITION) The belief of a person who is fanatical (meaning possessed by excessive, irrational zeal ) is
excessive and irrational; the movement of a person who is frenetic (meaning widely excited) is excessive and
irrational. (D)
3. (TOOL AND USER) The telescope is the professional tool of an astr4onomer; the chisel is the professional tool
of a sculptor. (D)
4. (DESIRABLE AND UNDESIRABLE FORMS OF AN A ACTION) To eavesdrop means to listen stealthily; to
prowl means to walk stealthily. (D)
5. (ANTONYMS) Lengthy and brief are antonyms; tedious (meaning tiresome) and refreshing are antonyms. (D)
6. (PART AND THE WHOLE) A deluge (meaning a great flood) is composed of a large number of droplets; a
landslide is composed of a large number or pebbles. (D)
7. (COLLECTIVE NOUN) A musician is one member of an orchestra; an actor is one member of a cast (meaning
group of actors in a theatrical presentation). (A)
8. (DESIRABLE AND UNDESIRABLE FORMS OF A QUALITY) To be touchy is to be too sensitive (to the extend
of being peevish); to be quixotic is to be too idealistic (to the extent of being impractical) .(D)
9. (DEFINING CHARACTERISTIC) A rival is a person who competes; a survivor is a person who endures
(meaning lasts for a long time.) (E)
10. (DEFINITION) A misnomer is a wrong name; a fallacy is a wrong idea. (B)
11. (YOUNG AND THE GROWN-UP) A child grows up to be an adult; a cub grows up to be a bear. (D)
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12. (DEFINITION) A jargon is a language spoken by the people belonging to a specific profession; a vernacular
is a language spoken be the people belonging to a specific place. (E)
13. (DEFINITON) Intermission is a break during a movie; hiatus is a beak during an activity. (D)
14. (SYNONYM VARIANT) (‘Ductile’ and ‘malleable’ both refer to the property of some metals which are capable
of being drawn out in the form of a wire under heat and pressure. A substance which has toxicity is poisonous; a
substance which has ductility is malleable. (C) (The related synonym relationship is toxic : poisonous : ductile :
malleable)
15. (ACTION AND PURPOSE) (A reference to the first words in the choices shows that hire has been used as a
verb here.) When you hire an employee, you can use him; when you rent a property, you can use it. (B)
16. (ANTONYM VARIANT) A studied (meaning carefully deliberated or contrived) statement lacks spontaneity
(meaning naturalness); a superfluous (meaning more than necessary) statement lacks terseness (meaning brevity).
(D) (The related antonym relationship is studied : spontaneous : superfluous : terse)
17. (ANTONYM VARIANT) A voluntary action is not cause by coercion (meaning compulsion); an offhand
(meaning unprepared) action is not caused by forethought. (B) (The related antonym relationship is voluntary :
coerced :: offhand : forethoughtful)
18. (THING THAT GO TOGETHER) A substance to be powdered is placed in a mortar and pounded by a pestle; an
object to be shaped is placed on an anvil and hit by a hammer. (D)
19. (DEFINITION) The chairman is the head of committee; the captain is the head of a crew (in a ship). (D)
20. (ACTION AND PURPOSE) One makes an investment in order to earn profit; one offers one’s labor in order to
earn remuneration. (B)
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1. PROLOGUE : NOVEL :: (D) Translate : Dialect
(A) Harbinger : Event (E) Terminate : Debate
(B) Prophet : Prediction
(C) Envoy : Delegation 5. ICE : FLOE ::
(D) Inception : Beginning (A) Sand : Dune
(E) Operation : Recovery (B) Hill : Tunnel
(C) Boat : Wake
2. RESCIND : ORDER :: (D) Water : Desert
(A) Exonerate : Victim (E) Plant : Blight
(B) Defile : Shrine
(C) Retaliate : Hero 6. FAMINE : FOOD ::
(D) Redeem : Reputation (A) Desert : Heat
(E) Renounce : Pledge (B) Cyclone : Wind
(C) Epidemic : Pestilence
3. CHAIR : FURNITURE :: (D) Volcano : Ash
(A) Present : Package (E) Drought : Rain
(B) Jewelry : Garment
(C) Room : Building 7. REMEDY : ILLNESS ::
(D) Hat : Millinery (A) Text book : Wisdom
(A) Tap : Sink (B) Portal : Admission
(C) Intellect : Philosophy
4. CONDENSE : BOOK :: (D) Education : Illiteracy
(A) Cite : Quotation (E) Labor : Recreation
(B) Abbreviate : Word 8. HYDRAULICS : LIQUIDS ::
(C) Reproduce : Copy (A) Aesthetics : Prints
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(B) Philately : Stamps
(C) Geography : Mountains 15. SUBSIDY : SUPPORT ::
(D) Forensics : Rivals (A) Aid : Endowment
(E) Ballistics : Projectiles (B) Finance : Scholarship
9. ANONYMOUS : NAME :: (C) Asset : Remittance
(A) Justifiable : Evidence (D) Debt : Obligation
(B) Infectious : Epidemic (E) Advance : promote
(C) Comparable : Correspondence
(D) Amorphous : form 16. POACHER : GAME ::
(E) Intersecting : Line (A) Embezzler : funds
10. RESTIVE : COMPOSURE :: (B) Quisling : foe
(A) Fastidious : Modesty (C) Agitator : Disturbance
(B) Maladroit : Expertise (D) Opportunist : fortune
(C) Dogmatic : Certainty (E) Convict : fine
(D) Malicious : Animosity
(E) Dilatory : Leisure 17. SKI : SNOW ::
11. DARKEN : LIGHT :: (A) Raise : Lawn
(A) Pulverize : Dust (B) Tie : Knot
(B) Varnish : Deterioration (C) Execute : Scheme
(C) Shatter : Shards (D) Havoc : Storm
(D) Bend : Contents (E) Swim : Water
(E) Desiccate : Dampness
18. VIEW : PHOTOGRAPH ::
12. TENSION : ELONGATION :: (A) Chisel : Idol
(A) Centrifuge : Center (B) Duplicate : Blueprint
(B) Osmosis : Liquid (C) Review : Publication
(C) Torque : Rotation (D) Frame : Drawing
(D) Buoyancy : Variation (E) Listen : Recoding
(E) Jet : Thrust
19. CHOREOGRAPHY : DANCE ::
13. SYMPATHY : COMPASSION :: (A) Ritual : Rite
(A) Overstatement : Veracity (B) Schedule : Announcement
(B) Jubilation : Ecstasy (C) Symphony : recitation
(C) Safety : Insecurity (D) Orchestra : Conductor
(D) Tenacity : Risk (E) Plot : Story
(E) Feeling : Anger
14. DAM : WATER ::

(A) Bridge : Stream
(B) Sterilization : Surgery
(C) Tourniquet : Blood
(D) Strain : Stress
(E) Tap : Well
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ANSWERS :
1.A 2.E 3.B 4.B 5.A 6.E 7.D 8.E 9.D 10.B 11.E 12.C 13.B 15.D 16.A 17.E 18.E 19.E
Analysis
1. (DEFINITION) A prologue (meaning an introduction or preface) precedes a novel; a harbinger (meaning
something that indicates or foreshadows what is to come) precedes an event. (A)
2. (CAUSE AND EFFECT) When an order is rescinded, it gets cancelled; when a pledge it renounced, it gets
nullified. (E)
3. (EXAMPLE AND CATEGORY) Pine is one type of conifer (meaning trees with needle shaped leaves); cumulus
(meaning a dense, while, fluffy, flat-based cloud) is one type of cloud. (B)
4. (CAUSE AND EFFECT) When a book is condensed, its length is reduced; when a word is abbreviated, its
length in reduced. (B)
5. (DEFINITION) A floe is a large body of a ice; a dune is a large body of sand. (E)
6. (CAUSE AND EFFECT) A continued absence of food causes famine; a continued absence of rain causes
drought. (E)
7. (CAUSE AND EFFECT ) Remedy dispels illness; education dispels illiteracy. (D)
8. (SCIENCE AND WHAT IT DEALS WITH) Hydraulics is the science that deals with the dynamics of liquids;
ballistics is the science that deals with the dynamics of projectiles. (E) (Philately is the hobby of collecting stamps,
and is not a science dealing with stamps)
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9. (ANTONYM VARIANT) An anonymous person has no name; an amorphous (meaning formless) substance
has not form. (D) (The related antonym relationship is anonymous named :: amorphous : formed)
10. (ANTONYM VARIANT) A restive (meaning agitated) person lacks composure (meaning calmness); a maladroit
( meaning clumsy) person lacks expertise. (B) (The related antonym relationship is restive : composed :: maladroit :
expert)
11. (ACTION AND PURPOSE) When you darken, you remove the light; when you desiccate (meaning dry), you
remove the dampness. (E)
12. (CAUSE AND EFFECT) Tension is the force that produce elongation; torque is the force that produces
rotation. (C)
13. (SYNONYMS) Sympathy and compassion are synonyms; jubilation and ecstasy are synonyms (both meaning
great joy). (B)
14. (THING AND PURPOSE) A dam stops the flow of water; a tourniquet (meaning a tight bandage intended to
arrest bleeding) stop the flow of blood.. (C)
15. (DEFINITION) A subsidy is a financial support; a debt is a financial obligation. (D)
16. (DEFINING CHARACTERISTIC) A poacher hunts game (meaning wild animals hunted for food or sport)
against law; an embezzler takes funds against law. (A)
17. (ACTION AND PLACE) One can ski on snow; one can swim in water. (E)
18. (THING AND PURPOSE) A photograph of an event is taken for later viewing; a recording of a song is made
for later listening. (E)
19. (DEFINITION) A dance is based on choreography; a story is based on a plot. (E)
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1. PEDAL : FOOT :: 4. RANT : SPEECH ::
(A) Ring : Finger (A) Rest : Relaxation
(B) Brace : Leg (B) Speak : Accent
(C) Knob : Hand (C) Commotion : Order
(D) Sash : Waist (D) Scorn : Respect
(E) Cushion : Head (E) Swagger : Conduct
2. LOCK : KEY :: 5. ENUNCIATE : CLEAR ::

(A) Socket : Plug (A) Soften : Soothing
(B) Table : Chair (B) Flounder : Elegant
(C) Electricity : Circuit (C) Mumble : Indistinct
(D) Switch : Power (D) Explain : Complex
(E) Breeze : Fan (E) Grunt : Scream
6. MOCK : IMITATE ::
3. DELIGHT : PLEASURE :: (A) Caricature : Fascinate
(A) Ecstasy : Indifference (B) Abridge : Shorten
(B) Dismay : Disgrace (C) Mollify : Assuage
(C) Rage : Anger (D) Adapt : Replicate
(D) Disappointment : Patience (E) Taunt : Challenge
(E) Consent : Criticism 7. DEW : CONSENSATION ::
(A) Ash : Flammability
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(B) Rust : Corrosion 14. INEQUITY : REDISTRIBUTION ::
(C) Crystal : Cleansing (A) Administration : Clarity
(D) Liquid : Rain (B) Despotism : Consensus
(E) Fungus : Disinfections (C) Vagrancy : Movement
8. SPONGE : ABSORPTION :: (D) Illiteracy : Education
(A) Flicker : Flame (E) Harshness : Avoidance
(B) Gold : Riches
(C) Copper : Conductivity 15. SONG : HYMN ::
(D) Mercury : Heat (A) Dance : Movement
(E) Mirror : Heat (B) Poetry : Ode
9. PHYSICIAN : PATIENT :: (C) Memorial : Relics
(A) Doctor : Nurse (D) Building : Church
(B) Escort : Warden (E) Righteousness : Ethics
(C) Spy : Police 16. STAIN : FABRIC ::
(D) Advocate : Attorney (A) Muscle : Body
(E) Lawyer : Client (B) Blot : Blemish
10. GIRDER : SKYSCRAPER :: (C) Eruption : Allergy
(A) Hinge : Chassis (D) Layer : Coating
(B) Edge : Clamp (E) Bruise : Skin
(C) Prop : Support 17. OXYGEN : AIR ::
(D) Partition : Lattice (A) Soil : Vegetation
(E) Bone : Body (B) Nourishment : Body
11. TRIVIAL : IMPORTANCE :: (C) Illness : Symptom
(A) Heterogeneous : Diversity (D) Star : Night
(B) Austere : Usefulness (E) Nutrient : food
(C) Apocryphal : Authenticity 18. LAKE : POND ::
(D) Abundant : Novelty (A) Wave : sea
(E) Symmetrical : Form (B) Cascade : Waterfall
(C) Creek : Delta
12. UNJUSTIFIABLE : FORGIVEN :: (D) River : Stream
(A) Precious : Insured (E) Lagoon : port
(B) Fordable : Traversed 19. PURSE : LIPS ::
(C) Untenable : Defended (A) Wave : hands
(D) Modest : Admired (B) Knit : Eyebrows
(E) Vulnerable : Harmed (C) Run : Legs
(D) Kneel : Knees
13. SURREPTITIOUS : STEALTH :: (E) Wriggle : Knees
(A) Overjoyed : Satisfaction 20. RELAPSE : ILLINESS ::
(B) Admiring : Doubt (A) Recidivism : Crime
(C) Egoistic : Appearance (B) Exclusion : Population
(D) Repentant : Misdeed (C) Penance : Sin
(E) Disingenuous : Craftiness (D) Excision : Tissue
(E) Suspension : Rule
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ANSWERS :
1.C 2.A 3.C 4.E 5.C 6.E 7.B 8.C 9.E 10.E 11.C 12.C 13.E 14.D 15.D 16.E 17.E 18.D 19.B 20.A
Analysis
1. (DEFINITION) A pedal is operated by the foot; a knob is operated by the hand. (C)
2. (THING THAT GO TOGETHER) A key fits into a lack; a plug fits into a socket. (A)
3. (DEGREE OF INTENSITY) Delight is an intensified form of pleasure; rage is an intensified form of anger. (C)
4. (DEFINITION) When one rants (meaning speaks in a loud, vehement manner), one indulges in violent speech;
when one swaggers (meaning browbeats or bullies), one indulges in violent conduct. (E)
5. (DEFINITION) When you enunciate a word , you say it clearly; when you mumble a words, you say it
indistinctly. (C)
6. (DESIRABLE AND UNDESIRABLE FORMS OF AN ACTION) Mocking means imitating in a contemptuous
manner; taunting means challenging in a contemptuous manner. (E)
7. (CAUSE AND EFFECT) Condensation results in dew; corrosion results in rust.(B)
8. (THING AND PURPOSE) Sponge is used for its high absorption; copper is used for its high conductivity. (C)
9. (PERSON AND CLIENT) A physician looks after the physical health of his patient; a lawyer looks after the
legal interests of his client. (E)
10. (THING ANG PURPOSE) Girders sustain a skyscraper’s shape; bones sustain a body’s shape. (E)
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11. (ANTONYM VARIANT) A trivial event lacks importance; an apocryphal (meaning fictitious) story lacks
authenticity (meaning reliability). (C) (The related antonym relationship is trivial : important :: apocryphal :
authentic)
12. (ANTONYM VARIANT) An unjustifiable act cannot be forgiven; an untenable (meaning senseless) act cannot
be defended. (C) (The related antonym relationship is unjustifiable “ forgivable :: untenable : defensible)
13. (SYNONYM VARIANT) A surreptitious (meaning secretive) person indulges in stealth; a disingenuous (meaning
deceitful) person indulges in craftiness ( meaning deception). (E) (The related antonym relationship is surreptitious :
stealthy :: disingenuous : crafty)
14. (CAUSE AND EFFECT) Inequity (meaning unjustified inequality) results from lacks of proper redistribution;
illiteracy results from lack of proper education. (D)
15. (DEFINITION) A hymn is a religious song; a church is a religious building. (D)
16. (DEFINITION) A stain a is a blemish on a fabric; a bruise (meaning abrasion) is a blemish one the skin. (E)
17. (PART AND THE WHOLE) Oxygen is an important and useful component of air; nutrient is an important and
useful component of food. (E)
18. (DEGREE OF INTENSITY) A lake is a large pond; a river is a large stream. (D)
19. (GESTURE AND MEANING) Pursing one’s lips expresses annoyance; knitting one’s eyebrows expresses
annoyance. (B)
20. (DEFINITION) A relapse means the recurrence of illness; recidivism (meaning tendency to return to criminal
habits) means the recurrence of crime. (A)
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1. MUSEUM : ARTIFACTS :: (B) Oversee : Guilt
(A) Theater : Plays (C) Arbitrate : Award
(B) Library : Members (D) Preempt : Precedence
(C) Archive : Documents (E) Dispossess : Inference
(D) Symphony : instruments
(E) Tribunal : Judgments 5. TEST : KNOWLEDGE ::
(A) Franchise : Voter
2. LOUD : DEAFENING :: (B) Recruitment : Soldier
(A) Picturesque : Sparkling (C) Blueprint : Survey
(B) Obvious : Apparent (D) Toll : Legislation
(C) Melodious : Discordant (E) Poll : Opinion
(D) Savory : Spicy
(E) Bright : glaring 6. OIL : GALLONS ::
(A) Heat : Calories
3. VENEER : WOOD :: (B) Exercise : Strength
(A) Sand : Cement (C) Vapor : pressure
(B) Suede : Hide (D) Bulb : Watts
(C) Glaze : Crockery (E) Thermometer : Degrees
(D) Foil : Metal
(E) Paper : Board 7. PERJURY : TESTIMONY ::
(A) Convulsion : Uneasiness
4. ACQUIRE : POSSESSION :: (B) Tactics : Battle
(A) Pretend : Tact (C) Perseverance : Success
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(D) Calumny : Accusation (B) Pledge : Treachery
(E) Evidence : Justification (C) Performance : Dissatisfaction
(D) Mistake : Deletion
8. DELUGE : RAIN :: (E) Work : Respite
(A) Blaze : Fire
(B) Drought : Agriculture 15. SNEAKER : SHOE ::
(C) Disaster : Catastrophe (A) Bow tie : Suit
(D) Distress : Insolvency (B) Border : Gown
(E) Wreckage : Earthquake (C) Ring : Finger
9. TOOTH : SAW :: (D) Beret : Cap
(A) Axis : disk (E) Zipper : Coat
(B) Rivet : Hammer
(C) Wax : Candle 16. ELEGY : POEM ::
(D) Cog : Gear (A) Arabesque : Motif
(E) Pulley : Weight (B) Timber : Orchestra
10. TOOTHSOME : PALATE :: (C) Rhyme : Design
(A) Irritable : Nerves (D) Paragraph : Line
(B) Shrill : Ears (E) Tango : Dance
(C) Perplexing : Brain
(D) Potent : Health 17. STATIC : PROGRESS ::
(E) Comely : Eyes (A) Incessant : Respite
11. TENDER : ACCEPTANCE :: (B) Vital : Emergency
(A) Print : Knowledge (C) Faint : Stillness
(B) Exhibit : Inspection (D) Ultimate : Likelihood
(C) Examine : Anticipation (E) Disastrous : Mishap
(D) Empower : Receipt 18. ARTERY : BLOOD ::
(E) Announce : Perception (A) Vein : Saliva
(B) Aqueduct : water
12. SCRUPULOUS : PRINCIPLE :: (C) Esophagus : Oxygen
(A) Pompous : Thought (D) Corridor : airplane
(B) Conceited : View (E) Tanker : Fluid
(C) Miserly : Accomplishment 19. WARDROBE : CLOTHES ::
(D) Impetuous : Decision (A) Cup : Glass
(E) Introspective : Self (B) Ocean : Beach
(C) Water : pond
13. BLAND : ZEST :: (D) Gas : liquid
(A) Devoted : Confidence (E) Tun : wine
(B) Transient : Composure 20. CORONATION : REIGN ::
(C) Attractive : Duplicity (A) Birthday : Cake
(D) Amorphous : Shape (B) Wedding : Married life
(E) Classical : symmetry (C) Graduation : Degree
(D) Increment : Employment
14. DEBATE : LULL :: (E) Adornment : Bravery
(A) View : Dissent
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ANSWERS :
1.C 2.E 3.D 4.D 5.E 6.A 7.D 8.A 9.D 10.E 11.B 12.E 13.D 14.E 15.D 16.E 17.A 18.B 19.E 20.B
Analysis
1. (THING AND PLACE) A museum is the place where old artifacts are preserved; an archive is the place where
old document are preserved. (C)
2. (DEGREE OF INTENSITY) Deafening is an undesirably high degree of being loud. Glaring is an undesirably
high degree bright. (E)
3. (DEFINITION) Veneer is a thin of wood: foil is a thin layer of metal. (D)
4. (CAUSE AND EFFECT) When you acquire something you get possession; when you preempt (meaning take
before others do) something , you get precedence (meaning priority. (D)
5. (ACTION AND PURPOSE) A test is held to ascertain the knowledge; a poll is held to ascertain opinion. (E)
6. (UNIT OF MEASUREMENT) Oil is measured in gallons; heat is measured in calories. (A)
7. (DEFINITION) Perjury means false testimony; calumny means false accusation. (D)
8. (DEGREE OF INTENSITY) A deluge is a very intensive rain; a blaze is a very intensive fire. (A)
9. (PART AND THE WHOLE) A saw consists of a number of teeth; a gear consists of a number of cogs. (D)
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10. (DEFINITION) A toothsome (meaning delicious) item is pleasing to the palate (meaning taste); a comely); a
comely (meaning attractive) item is pleasing to the eyes. (E)
11. (ACTION AND PURPOSE) (From a reference to the first words among the choices, we can infer that tender has
been used as a verb in this question.) One tenders an offer to another for acceptance; one exhibits an article to
another for inspection. (B)
12. (DEFINITION) A scrupulous (meaning principled) person gives importance to principle
13. (DEFINITION) A bland (meaning dull) person does not have zest (meaning enthusiasm); an amorphous
(meaning formless) substance does not have a shape. (D)
14. (DEFINITION) A lull is a suspension of debate; a respite is a suspension of work. (E)
15. (EXAMPLE AND CATEGORY) A sneaker is a type of shoe; a beret is a type of cap. (D)
16. (EXAMPLE AND CATEGORY) An elegy is a type of poem; a tango is a type of dance. (E)
17. (ANTONYM VARINAT) A static state shows no progress; an incessant (meaning continuous) action shows no
respite (meaning rest). (A) (The related antonym relationship is static : progressing :: incessant : respiteful)
18. (THING AND PURPOSE) Blood flows through the artery; water flows through the aqueduct ( meaning a pipe or
channel designed for carrying water through a distance). (B)
19. (THING AND PURPOSE) Clothes are preserved in a wardrobe; wine is preserved in a tun. (E)
20. (CAUSE AND EFFECT) A reign starts with a coronation; a married life starts with a wedding. (B)

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5. REFLECTION : LIGHT :: 12. DRILL : boring

6. CAST : FRACTURE :: 13. DERIDE : MOCKERY ::

7. SLICE : CAKE :: 14. MODIFY : INVARIABLE ::

16. REALITY : ILLUSORY :: 19. DIVERSION : BOREDOM ::

17. SPICE : FLAVOR :: 20. BUTTERFLY : CATERPILLAR ::

2. SURPRISING : SHOCKING :: 8. INCLINE : PRECIPICE ::

3. CORRECT : ERROR :: 9. MENU : DISHES ::

4. TOLERANCE : BICOT :: 10. GERIATRICS : OLD PEOPLE ::

5. BACTERIUM : MEDIUM :: 11. DISCOMBOBULATED : PATTERN ::

6. NEWSPAPER : BYLINES :: 12. INTEREST : USURY ::

13. SAINT : HOLINESS :: 17. ERUDITE : PEDANTIC ::

6. TOUCH : SENSE :: 12. FRIEZE : ORNAMENT ::

13. DOCUMENT : ASSERTION :: 17. AFFECTION : EMBRACE ::

14. INSOLVENT : MONEY :: 18. EMBRYONIC : MATURITY ::

15. EXHAUST : TIRED ::

14. DAM : WATER ::

2. LOCK : KEY :: 5. ENUNCIATE : CLEAR ::

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