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Analogies (Related Pair of Words)

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Painting : Artist :: Symphony : ________?

Correct answer: D

A
Novelist
B
Poet
C
Essayist
D
Composer
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

A painting is created by an artist, similarly, a symphony is created by a composer. Thus, the correct analogy is Painting : Artist :: Symphony : Composer.

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Sports : Logo :: Nation : ________?

Correct answer: D

A
Anthem
B
Ruler
C
Animal
D
Emblem
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

The analogy compares 'Sports' to 'Logo' as a symbol representing the sport, similarly, a 'Nation' is represented by an 'Emblem' which symbolizes the country. Hence, 'Emblem' is the correct answer.

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Novice : Learner :: Harbinger : _________?

Correct answer: A

A
Messenger
Correct
B
Thief
C
Pickpocket
D
Robber
Explanation and memory cue

A 'Novice' is a type of 'Learner', so the analogy asks for a word that is a type of 'Harbinger'. A 'Harbinger' is someone who announces or signals the approach of something, essentially a 'Messenger'. Therefore, 'Messenger' is the correct answer.

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Igloo : Ice :: Marquee : ________?

Correct answer: A

A
Canvas
Correct
B
Silk
C
Buckram
D
Sateen
Explanation and memory cue

An igloo is made of ice, so the analogy asks for the material a marquee is made from. A marquee is typically made from canvas, making option A the correct answer.

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Wrist : Elbow :: Ankle : ________?

Correct answer: D

A
Heel
B
Fingers
C
Foot
D
Knee
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

The analogy compares joints: the wrist is connected to the elbow, so similarly, the ankle is connected to the knee. Hence, 'D' is the correct answer.

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Man : Machine :: Master : ________?

Correct answer: D

A
Worker
B
Manager
C
House
D
Slave
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

The analogy compares a relationship where 'Man' is to 'Machine' as 'Master' is to 'Slave'. This is a common pair of opposites or hierarchical relationships, making 'Slave' the correct answer.

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Good : Bad :: Virtue : ________?

Correct answer: D

A
Blame
B
Sin
C
Despair
D
Vice
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

The analogy compares opposites: 'Good' is the opposite of 'Bad', and similarly, 'Virtue' is the opposite of 'Vice'. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Vice'.

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Vestry : Church :: Dispensary : ________?

Correct answer: B

A
Laboratory
B
Hospital
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C
School
D
Monastery
Explanation and memory cue

A vestry is a room in a church used for meetings or storing vestments, so the relationship is a part to whole or a specific room to the building it belongs to. Similarly, a dispensary is a place within a hospital where medicines are dispensed. Therefore, the correct analogy is Dispensary : Hospital.

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Ice : Coolness :: Earth : ________?

Correct answer: D

A
Ocean
B
Forest
C
Weight
D
Gravitation
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

The analogy compares 'Ice' to its characteristic 'Coolness' as 'Earth' is related to 'Gravitation' (gravity), which is a fundamental property of Earth. Hence, 'Gravitation' is the correct answer.

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Annihilation : Fire :: Cataclysm : ________?

Correct answer: A

A
Earthquake
Correct
B
Flood
C
Emergency
D
Steam
Explanation and memory cue

A cataclysm is defined as a large-scale, sudden, and violent upheaval or disaster that dramatically reshapes the environment or society. Earthquakes are classic examples of cataclysms because they cause sudden and massive destruction. While floods can also be cataclysmic, the analogy pairs 'Annihilation : Fire' (fire causing annihilation) with 'Cataclysm : Earthquake' (earthquake causing a cataclysm). Thus, 'Earthquake' is the best fit among the options as a typical cause of a cataclysmic event, making option A correct.

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Calendar : Dates :: Dictionary : _________?

Correct answer: A

A
Vocabulary
Correct
B
Language
C
Words
D
Book
Explanation and memory cue

A calendar contains dates, just as a dictionary contains vocabulary. The relationship is that of a container or source to its contents. While 'words' are found in a dictionary, 'vocabulary' better captures the content as a whole, making option A the best analogy.

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Amber : Yellow :: Carmine : ________?

Correct answer: A

A
Red
Correct
B
Green
C
Blue
D
Orange
Explanation and memory cue

Amber is a color that is typically a warm yellow-orange shade. Carmine is a deep red color, often described as a rich, slightly purplish red. The analogy compares Amber to Yellow, a color closely related to Amber, so Carmine should be paired with a color closely related to it, which is Red. Therefore, the correct answer is A (Red).

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Girl : Beautiful :: Boy : ________?

Correct answer: D

A
Smart
B
Heroic
C
Courageous
D
Handsome
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

The analogy compares 'Girl' to 'Beautiful' and 'Boy' to 'Handsome' because 'Beautiful' is a common adjective used to describe girls, while 'Handsome' is the typical adjective used to describe boys. The other options do not match this gender-based adjective pairing.

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Wine : Grapes :: Perry : ________?

Correct answer: B

A
Whisky
B
Pears
Correct
C
Almonds
D
Pomegranates
Explanation and memory cue

The analogy compares the source fruit to the product made from it. Wine is made from grapes, and similarly, perry is a fermented drink made from pears. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Pears'.

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Wax : Wane :: Zenith : ________?

Correct answer: A

A
Nadir
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B
Bottom
C
Fall
D
Depth
Explanation and memory cue

The analogy compares pairs of words that are opposites or represent opposite phases. 'Wax' and 'Wane' refer to the increasing and decreasing phases of the moon, respectively. Similarly, 'Zenith' and 'Nadir' are opposite points in the sky, with Zenith being the highest point and Nadir the lowest. Therefore, 'Nadir' is the correct answer.

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Palaeography : Writings :: Ichthyology : ________?

Correct answer: A

A
Fishes
Correct
B
Whales
C
Oysters
D
Mammals
Explanation and memory cue

Palaeography is the study of ancient writings, so the analogy asks for what ichthyology studies. Ichthyology is the branch of zoology that studies fishes, making 'Fishes' the correct answer.

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Perch : Fresh water :: ________ : Salt water

Correct answer: C

A
Crocodile
B
Frog
C
Cod
Correct
D
Snake
Explanation and memory cue

Perch is a fish that lives in fresh water, just as cod is a fish that lives in salt water. This analogy matches habitat types to corresponding animals.

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Vegetable : Chop :: Body : ________?

Correct answer: A

A
Cut
Correct
B
Amputate
C
Peel
D
Prune
Explanation and memory cue

The analogy compares a vegetable to the action typically performed on it, which is 'chop.' Similarly, the body is generally 'cut' (e.g., for medical or grooming purposes). 'Amputate' is a specific and extreme form of cutting, not the general action analogous to chopping a vegetable. Therefore, 'Cut' is the best fit.

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Jungle : Zoo :: Sea : ________?

Correct answer: A

A
Aquarium
Correct
B
Harbour
C
Water
D
Fishery
Explanation and memory cue

A zoo is a place where jungle animals are kept and displayed, similarly, an aquarium is a place where sea animals are kept and displayed. Hence, the analogy Jungle : Zoo :: Sea : Aquarium is correct.

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Calf : Cow :: Puppy : ________?

Correct answer: A

A
Dog
Correct
B
Bitch
C
Horse
D
Donkey
Explanation and memory cue

The analogy compares a young animal to its adult form. A calf is a young cow, so similarly, a puppy is a young dog. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Dog'. 'Bitch' refers specifically to a female dog and is not the general adult form corresponding to 'puppy'.

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Wool : Sheep :: Mohair : ______?

Correct answer: B

A
Cat
B
Goat
Correct
C
Cow
D
Camel
Explanation and memory cue

Mohair is a fiber obtained from the Angora goat, just as wool is obtained from sheep. Therefore, the correct analogy is Mohair : Goat.

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Imprison : Jail :: Exile : ________?

Correct answer: C

A
Country
B
Depart
C
Banish
Correct
D
Punishment
Explanation and memory cue

The analogy compares the action to the place associated with it. 'Imprison' is the action, and 'Jail' is the place where imprisonment occurs. Similarly, 'Exile' is the action of banishing someone from their country, so 'Banish' is the correct corresponding action.

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Meat : Vegetarian :: Liquor : ________?

Correct answer: C

A
Insane
B
Introvert
C
Teetotaller
Correct
D
Foolish
Explanation and memory cue

The analogy compares a person who does not consume meat (Vegetarian) to a person who does not consume liquor (Teetotaller). Hence, 'Teetotaller' is the correct answer as it matches the relationship in the analogy.

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Foundation : Edifice :: Constitution : _______?

Correct answer: B

A
Government
B
State
Correct
C
Nation
D
Cabinet
Explanation and memory cue

The analogy compares the relationship between 'Foundation' and 'Edifice' (a foundation supports or is the base of an edifice) to that between 'Constitution' and 'State'. A constitution is the fundamental law or framework that supports and governs a state, making 'State' the correct analogous term.

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Jama Masjid : Delhi :: Red Square : ________?

Correct answer: B

A
Hyderabad
B
Moscow
Correct
C
New York
D
Lahore
Explanation and memory cue

Jama Masjid is a famous landmark located in Delhi, India, similarly, Red Square is a famous landmark located in Moscow, Russia. The analogy compares a landmark to its city.