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Lion is related to Prowl in the same way as Bear is related to?

Correct answer: D

A
Frisk
B
Lumber
C
Stride
D
Bound
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

The analogy compares the characteristic movement of the first animal to the second word. A lion 'prowls' stealthily, and similarly, a bear 'bounds' or moves with a heavy, leaping gait. 'Lumber' means to move in a slow, heavy, awkward way, which is close but less precise than 'bound' for a bear's movement in analogy context.

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Cub is related to Tiger in the same way as Fawn is related to?

Correct answer: A

A
Stag
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B
Monkey
C
Ass
D
Sheep
Explanation and memory cue

A cub is a young tiger, similarly, a fawn is a young stag (a male deer). Thus, the correct analogy is between young and adult animals of the same species.

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Author is related to Book in the same way as Choreographer is related to?

Correct answer: B

A
Drama
B
Ballet
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C
Masque
D
Opera
Explanation and memory cue

An author creates or writes a book, similarly, a choreographer creates or designs a ballet. Both relationships involve a creator and their creation.

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English

Virology : Virus :: Semantics : ________?

Correct answer: B

A
Amoeba
B
Language
Correct
C
Nature
D
Society
Explanation and memory cue

Virology is the study of viruses, so the analogy asks for what semantics studies. Semantics is the study of meaning in language, making 'Language' the correct related term.

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Mountain : Valley :: Genius : ______?

Correct answer: B

A
Brain
B
Idiot
Correct
C
Think
D
Intelligence
Explanation and memory cue

The analogy compares opposites: Mountain is opposite to Valley, so Genius is opposite to Idiot. Therefore, the correct answer is B.

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Jade is related to Green in the same way as Garnet is related to?

Correct answer: C

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

Jade is a shade of green, and similarly, garnet is a shade of red. Therefore, the correct analogy is that garnet relates to red as jade relates to green.

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English

Yaws : Skin :: Thrush : ________?

Correct answer: D

A
Legs
B
Eyes
C
Belly
D
Throat
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

Yaws is a disease that primarily affects the skin, just as thrush is a condition that primarily affects the throat. Therefore, the correct analogy is Yaws : Skin :: Thrush : Throat.

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Radical is related to Moderate in the same way as Revolution is related to?

Correct answer: D

A
Change
B
Chaos
C
Peace
D
Reformation
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

The analogy compares the relationship between 'Radical' and 'Moderate'—where 'Radical' is an extreme form and 'Moderate' is a less extreme form. Similarly, 'Revolution' is an extreme form of change, while 'Reformation' is a less extreme, more moderate form of change. Therefore, 'Reformation' is the correct answer.

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Book is related to Magazine in the same way as Newspaper is related to?

Correct answer: C

A
Journal
B
News
C
Article
Correct
D
Headline
Explanation and memory cue

A book contains many articles, just as a newspaper contains many articles. The relationship is that of a larger publication to its smaller content units. Therefore, 'Article' is the correct analogy for Newspaper.

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Nark : Spy :: Shyster : ________?

Correct answer: D

A
Police
B
Robber
C
Judge
D
Lawyer
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

A 'nark' is a slang term for a spy or informer, so the analogy pairs 'nark' with 'spy'. Similarly, a 'shyster' is a dishonest lawyer, so the correct analogy pair is 'shyster' to 'lawyer'.

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Dancer is related to Stage in the same way as Minister is related to?

Correct answer: A

A
Pulpit
Correct
B
Assembly
C
Parliament
D
State
Explanation and memory cue

A dancer performs on a stage, similarly, a minister delivers sermons or speeches from a pulpit. Thus, the relationship is between a person and the place they perform their role.

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"Affirm" is related to "Hint" in the same way as "Charge" is related to?

Correct answer: A

A
Insinuate
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B
Reject
C
Convince
D
Deny
Explanation and memory cue

"Affirm" means to state positively or assert, while "Hint" means to suggest indirectly. Similarly, "Charge" can mean to accuse formally, and "Insinuate" means to suggest or imply something indirectly. Thus, the relationship between Affirm and Hint (direct assertion vs. indirect suggestion) parallels that between Charge and Insinuate.

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Soap is related to Wash in the same way as Broom is related to?

Correct answer: C

A
Clean
B
Dust
C
Sweep
Correct
D
Floor
Explanation and memory cue

Soap is used to wash, similarly, a broom is used to sweep. Both pairs show the relationship between an object and its primary function.

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Naphthalene is related to woollen in the same way as antibiotics is related to?

Correct answer: A

A
Germs
Correct
B
Immunity
C
Diseases
D
Body
Explanation and memory cue

Naphthalene is related to woollen because it is used to protect woollen clothes from moths (insects). Similarly, antibiotics are related to germs because antibiotics are used to kill or inhibit germs (bacteria). Therefore, the correct analogy is antibiotics : germs.

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Sword is related to Slaughter in the same way as Scalpel is related to?

Correct answer: C

A
Murder
B
Stab
C
Surgery
Correct
D
Chopping
Explanation and memory cue

A sword is a weapon typically associated with slaughter, which is a violent act. Similarly, a scalpel is a precise surgical instrument associated with surgery, a medical procedure. Thus, the relationship is between an instrument and its typical use.

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Salve : Ointment :: Sauterne : ________?

Correct answer: B

A
Drink
B
Wine
Correct
C
Beverage
D
Drug
Explanation and memory cue

The analogy compares a salve to an ointment, which is a type of topical preparation. Similarly, Sauterne is a type of wine. Therefore, the correct analogy is Salve : Ointment :: Sauterne : Wine.

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What is related to leaves in the same way as chatter is related to?

Correct answer: C

A
Whistle
B
Ripple
C
Rustle
Correct
D
Cackle
Explanation and memory cue

The word 'Rustle' describes the sound that leaves make, just as 'Chatter' describes a type of sound (talking) people make. Both pairs relate an object to a characteristic sound associated with it.

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Tanning : Leather :: Pyrotechnics : ________?

Correct answer: B

A
Wool
B
Fireworks
Correct
C
Bombs
D
Machinery
Explanation and memory cue

Tanning is the process used to convert animal hides into leather, similarly, pyrotechnics is the art and science of making fireworks. Thus, the relationship is process to product, making 'Fireworks' the correct analogy for 'Pyrotechnics'.

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Bread is related to Wheat in the same way as Brick is related to?

Correct answer: A

A
Clay
Correct
B
Fire
C
Cement
D
Building
Explanation and memory cue

Bread is made from wheat, just as bricks are made from clay. This analogy shows the relationship between a product and its raw material.

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Happiness is related to Sorrow in the same way as Comfort is related to?

Correct answer: A

A
Hardship
Correct
B
Rest
C
Poverty
D
Difficulty
Explanation and memory cue

Happiness and Sorrow are antonyms, representing opposite emotional states. Similarly, Comfort and Hardship are antonyms, with Hardship being the opposite of Comfort. Therefore, the correct analogy pair is Comfort : Hardship.

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Ballworm is related to Cotton in the same way as Ghundibug is related to?

Correct answer: D

A
Wheat
B
Rice
C
Millet
D
Tomato
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

Ballworm is a pest that affects cotton crops, similarly, Ghundibug (also known as the tomato fruit borer) is a pest that affects tomato plants. Therefore, the correct analogy is Ghundibug is related to Tomato.

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Analogies (Related Pair of Words)

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Mattock : Dig :: Shovel : _________?

Correct answer: C

A
Break
B
Push
C
Scoop
Correct
D
Whittle
Explanation and memory cue

A mattock is a tool used for digging, so the analogous relationship is between the tool and its primary action. Similarly, a shovel is primarily used to scoop materials, making 'Scoop' the correct answer.

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Line : Square :: Arc : ______?

Correct answer: C

A
Ring
B
Sphere
C
Circle
Correct
D
Ball
Explanation and memory cue

A line is a basic element that forms a square, just as an arc is a part of a circle. Therefore, the analogy is line is to square as arc is to circle.

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Sugar is related to molasses in the same way as gasoline is related to?

Correct answer: D

A
Mine
B
Quarry
C
Drill
D
Petroleum
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

Molasses is a byproduct derived from sugar production, just as petroleum is the raw material from which gasoline is produced. Therefore, gasoline is related to petroleum in the same way sugar is related to molasses.

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Birds is related to Aviary in the same way as Bees is related to?

Correct answer: D

A
Aquarium
B
Hive
C
Brewery
D
Apiary
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

An aviary is a large enclosure for birds, just as an apiary is a place where bees are kept. Therefore, the correct analogy is Bees : Apiary.