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Analogies (Related Pair of Words)

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Naphthalene : Coal tar :: Dyes : ________?

Correct answer: C

A
Petroleum
B
Oils
C
Chemicals
Correct
D
Carbon
Explanation and memory cue

Naphthalene is a chemical obtained from coal tar, so the analogy is about a product derived from a source. Dyes are derived from chemicals, making 'Chemicals' the correct answer. Petroleum, oils, and carbon do not fit the analogy as directly.

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Idioms and Phrases

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What does the idiom "Hitting the Nail on the Head" mean?

Correct answer: A

A
Performing a task with exactness
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B
Hurting someone without letting them know
C
Taking a very dangerous risk
D
Scold someone for their mistake
Explanation and memory cue

The idiom "Hitting the Nail on the Head" means to do or say something exactly right or to perform a task with precision and accuracy, which matches option A.

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Analogies (Related Pair of Words)

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Snake : Fang :: Bee : ________?

Correct answer: D

A
Honey
B
Humming
C
Wax
D
Sting
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

The analogy compares a snake to its fang, which is a part used for defense or attack. Similarly, a bee uses its sting for defense or attack, making 'Sting' the correct analogous term.

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Analogies (Related Pair of Words)

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Forecast : Future :: Regret : ________?

Correct answer: C

A
Present
B
Atone
C
Past
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D
Sins
Explanation and memory cue

The analogy compares 'Forecast' to 'Future' as an action related to a time frame (forecasting is predicting the future). Similarly, 'Regret' is an emotion related to something that has already happened, i.e., the past. Therefore, the correct analogy is 'Regret : Past'. While 'Atone' is an action that may follow regret, it is not the direct counterpart in the analogy structure, which pairs a concept with its related time frame or context.

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Analogies (Related Pair of Words)

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Squint : Eye :: Squeeze : _________?

Correct answer: D

A
Tongue
B
Cloth
C
Throat
D
Hand
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

The analogy compares an action to the body part it involves. 'Squint' is an action performed with the 'Eye', so similarly, 'Squeeze' is an action typically performed with the 'Hand'.

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Analogies (Related Pair of Words)

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Acting : Theatre :: Gambling : ______?

Correct answer: A

A
Casino
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B
Club
C
Bar
D
Gym
Explanation and memory cue

The analogy compares an activity to the place where it typically occurs. Acting is performed in a theatre, and gambling usually takes place in a casino, making 'Casino' the correct answer.

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Analogies (Related Pair of Words)

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Quartz : Radio :: Gypsum : ______?

Correct answer: C

A
Glass
B
Porcelain
C
Cement
Correct
D
Powder
Explanation and memory cue

Quartz is a mineral used to make radio components, similarly gypsum is a mineral used to make cement. Thus, the analogy relates minerals to their common industrial products.

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Analogies (Related Pair of Words)

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Race : Fatigue :: Fast : ______?

Correct answer: D

A
Food
B
Appetite
C
Hunger
D
Weakness
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

The analogy compares a cause and its effect: 'Race' causes 'Fatigue', similarly 'Fast' (to abstain from food) causes 'Weakness'. 'Hunger' is a feeling that leads to fasting, not a result of it, so 'Weakness' is the correct analogy.

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Analogies (Related Pair of Words)

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Fire : Ashes :: Explosion : ________?

Correct answer: D

A
Flame
B
Death
C
Sound
D
Debris
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

The analogy compares a cause to its result: fire produces ashes, similarly, an explosion produces debris. Hence, 'Debris' is the correct answer.

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Analogies (Related Pair of Words)

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Pork : Pig :: Beef : ______?

Correct answer: C

A
Farmer
B
Herd
C
Cow
Correct
D
Lamb
Explanation and memory cue

The analogy compares the meat to the animal it comes from: pork comes from a pig, and beef comes from a cow. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Cow'.

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Analogies (Related Pair of Words)

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Ocean : Water :: Glacier : ________?

Correct answer: B

A
Refrigerator
B
Ice
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C
Mountain
D
Cave
Explanation and memory cue

The analogy compares an ocean to water, which is what an ocean is primarily made of. Similarly, a glacier is primarily made of ice, making 'Ice' the correct answer.

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One Word Substitution

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Departing from an accepted standard is called?

Correct answer: A

A
Aberrant
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B
Avoid
C
Attract
D
None of the above
Explanation and memory cue

The term 'Aberrant' means deviating from the normal or accepted standard, which directly answers the question. The other options do not fit the meaning.

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Analogies (Related Pair of Words)

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Tea : Cup :: Tobacco : ________?

Correct answer: B

A
Leaves
B
Hookah
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C
Toxin
D
Cheroot
Explanation and memory cue

The analogy compares a consumable item to the container or device used to consume it. Tea is drunk from a cup, similarly, tobacco is commonly smoked using a hookah (or pipe). 'Cheroot' is a type of cigar, not a container or device. Therefore, 'Hookah' is the correct analogy.

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Analogies (Related Pair of Words)

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Flower : Butterfly :: Dirt : ______?

Correct answer: C

A
Rats
B
Fly
C
Bugs
Correct
D
Sweeper
Explanation and memory cue

The analogy compares a flower and a butterfly, where a butterfly is commonly associated with or attracted to a flower. Similarly, bugs are commonly associated with or found in dirt. Therefore, the correct analogy is Dirt : Bugs.

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One Word Substitution

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A state of temporary disuse or suspension is called?

Correct answer: A

A
ABEYANT
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B
Dementia
C
Condone
D
None of the above
Explanation and memory cue

The term 'abeyant' means a state of temporary disuse or suspension, which directly answers the question. The other options do not fit this meaning: 'Dimentia' is a misspelling of 'dementia' (a medical condition), 'Condone' means to overlook or forgive, and 'None of the above' is incorrect since option A is correct.

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Analogies (Related Pair of Words)

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Skirmish : War :: Disease : _________?

Correct answer: C

A
Medicine
B
Patient
C
Epidemic
Correct
D
Infection
Explanation and memory cue

A skirmish is a small or minor conflict within a larger war, just as a disease can be a smaller outbreak within a larger epidemic. Therefore, the relationship is that of a smaller part to a larger whole.

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Analogies (Related Pair of Words)

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Giant : Dwarf :: Genius : ________?

Correct answer: C

A
Wicked
B
Gentle
C
Idiot
Correct
D
Tiny
Explanation and memory cue

The analogy compares opposites: 'Giant' is the opposite of 'Dwarf', so 'Genius' should be paired with its opposite, which is 'Idiot'.

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Analogies (Related Pair of Words)

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Dog : Rabies : : Mosquito : ________?

Correct answer: C

A
Plague
B
Death
C
Malaria
Correct
D
Sting
Explanation and memory cue

The analogy compares a dog to rabies, a disease commonly associated with dogs, and a mosquito to malaria, a disease commonly transmitted by mosquitoes. Thus, 'Malaria' is the correct completion of the analogy.

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Analogies (Related Pair of Words)

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Wimbledon Trophy : Tennis :: Walker's Cup : _________?

Correct answer: C

A
Hockey
B
Polo
C
Golf
Correct
D
Wrestling
Explanation and memory cue

The analogy compares a famous trophy to the sport it is associated with. The Wimbledon Trophy is awarded in tennis, and similarly, the Walker Cup is awarded in golf. Therefore, the correct answer is Golf.

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Analogies (Related Pair of Words)

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Clock : Time :: Thermometer : ______?

Correct answer: D

A
Heat
B
Radiation
C
Energy
D
Temperature
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

A clock measures time, similarly a thermometer measures temperature. Thus, the correct analogy is Thermometer : Temperature.

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Analogies (Related Pair of Words)

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Steel : Rails :: Alnico : ________?

Correct answer: D

A
Aircraft
B
Machinery
C
Silver ware
D
Magnets
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

Steel is the material used to make rails, similarly, Alnico is an alloy used to make magnets. Hence, the correct analogy is Alnico : Magnets.

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Analogies (Related Pair of Words)

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Court : Justice :: School : ________?

Correct answer: D

A
Teacher
B
Student
C
Ignorance
D
Education
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

The analogy compares the place to what it provides or is associated with: a court provides justice, similarly a school provides education. Hence, 'Education' is the correct answer.

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Analogies (Related Pair of Words)

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Conference : Chairman :: Newspaper : ________?

Correct answer: D

A
Reporter
B
Distributor
C
Printer
D
Editor
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

A chairman is the head or leader of a conference, similarly, an editor is the head or leader responsible for the content of a newspaper. Thus, the analogy is based on the role of leadership or control.

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Analogies (Related Pair of Words)

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Car : Garage :: Aeroplane : ________?

Correct answer: C

A
Port
B
Depot
C
Hangar
Correct
D
Harbour
Explanation and memory cue

A car is stored in a garage, similarly, an aeroplane is stored in a hangar. Hence, the correct analogy is Aeroplane : Hangar.

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Analogies (Related Pair of Words)

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Melt : Liquid :: Freeze : ________?

Correct answer: C

A
Ice
B
Condense
C
Solid
Correct
D
Crystal
Explanation and memory cue

The analogy compares the process to the resulting state: 'Melt' results in 'Liquid', so 'Freeze' results in 'Solid'. Hence, 'Solid' is the correct answer.