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Related Pair Of Words

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Cobbler : Leather ::

A
Shirt: Boutique
B
Television: Engineer
C
Woodcutter: Furniture
D
Mason: Stone
Explanation and memory cue

A cobbler works with leather to make or repair shoes, just as a mason works with stone to build structures. Both pairs show a profession and the material they commonly work with.

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Synonyms

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Synonym of YELL is __________?

A
Shackle
B
Hitch
C
Whisper
D
Shout
Explanation and memory cue

The word 'yell' means to shout loudly, so the synonym 'shout' (option D) is the correct choice. Other options do not mean the same as 'yell'.

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Antonyms

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What is the antonym of PHILISTINE?

A
Smutty
B
Uncultured
C
Uncultured
D
Cultured
Explanation and memory cue

The word 'Philistine' refers to a person who is uncultured or indifferent to culture and the arts. Therefore, its antonym is 'Cultured,' which means having good education, taste, and appreciation for culture.

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Related Pair Of Words

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SKETCH : ARTIST ::

A
Secret : Confident
B
Cell : Prisoner
C
Palette : Painter
D
Draft : Writer
Explanation and memory cue

A sketch is a preliminary drawing made by an artist, just as a draft is a preliminary version created by a writer. Both pairs show a product related to the creator's profession.

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Antonyms

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English

What is the antonym of 'FRIVOLOUS'?

A
Trivial
B
Silly
C
Petty
D
Wise
Explanation and memory cue

The word 'frivolous' means not having any serious purpose or value. Its antonym is 'wise,' which implies having good judgment and seriousness. The other options (Trivial, Silly, Petty) are synonyms or related to frivolous, not antonyms.

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Related Pair Of Words

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GRAVITY : PULL ::

A
iron: metal
B
north pole: directions
C
magnetism: attraction
D
dust: desert
Explanation and memory cue

The analogy compares 'gravity' to 'pull', indicating a cause and effect or characteristic relationship. Similarly, 'magnetism' causes 'attraction', making option C the correct analogy. Other options do not show a similar direct cause-effect or characteristic relationship.

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Synonyms

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English

Synonym of 'vituperate' is _________?

A
Abuse
B
Appreciate
C
Copy
D
Encourage
Explanation and memory cue

The word 'vituperate' means to blame or insult someone in strong or violent language, which is synonymous with 'abuse'. The other options do not share this meaning.

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Related Pair Of Words

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English

AFTER : BEFORE ::

A
first: second
B
present: past
C
contemporary: historic
D
successor: predecessor
Explanation and memory cue

The analogy 'AFTER: BEFORE' shows a relationship of opposites in terms of sequence. 'Successor' means one that follows, and 'predecessor' means one that comes before, making option D the correct analogous pair.

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Antonyms

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English

What is the antonym of ELATED?

A
Roused
B
Blissful
C
Sad
D
Happy
Explanation and memory cue

The word 'elated' means very happy or joyful. Its antonym is 'sad,' which means unhappy or sorrowful, making option C the correct choice.

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Reading Comprehension

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No actual black hole has yet been located or studied, but the concept has inspired imagination and entertainment. It can be inferred from the passage that black holes are

A
soon to be located and studied
B
a scientific impossibility
C
the key to the entire future of the universe
D
a source of inspiration and entertainment
Explanation and memory cue

The passage suggests that although no black hole has been located or studied, the concept has inspired imagination and entertainment, making option D the best inference. Options A, B, and C are not supported by the passage's information.