Great Expectations Vocabulary Quiz

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Use the following vocab words from Great Expectations to complete the analogies.


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    Countenance:face as

    • A.

      Facade: building

    • B.

      Foot:shoe

    • C.

      Tree: root

    • D.

      Appall:enjoy

    Correct Answer
    A. Facade: building
    Explanation
    The word "countenance" is a synonym for "face," while "facade" is a synonym for "building." Both "countenance" and "facade" represent the outward appearance or surface of something. Therefore, the relationship between "countenance" and "face" is similar to the relationship between "facade" and "building." The correct answer is "facade: building."

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  • 2. 

    Declamation:speech as

    • A.

      Car:train

    • B.

      Small:medium

    • C.

      Infirm:healthy

    • D.

      Question:inquiry

    Correct Answer
    D. Question:inquiry
    Explanation
    In this analogy, the relationship between the words "question" and "inquiry" is being compared to the relationship between the words "declamation" and "speech as", "car" and "train", and "small" and "medium". Just as "declamation" is a type of "speech as", "car" is a type of "train", and "small" is a type of "medium", "question" is a type of "inquiry". Therefore, the correct answer is "question:inquiry".

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  • 3. 

    Infirmity:strength

    • A.

      Shoe:foot

    • B.

      Delapitated:new

    • C.

      Messy:unorganized

    • D.

      Contrain:contain

    Correct Answer
    B. Delapitated:new
    Explanation
    The relationship between "infirmity" and "strength" is that they are opposite in meaning. Similarly, "delapitated" and "new" are also opposite in meaning.

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  • 4. 

    Candor:dishonesty

    • A.

      Neat:fastidious

    • B.

      Alacrity:apathy

    • C.

      Scarcity:food

    • D.

      Restrained:temperate

    Correct Answer
    B. Alacrity:apathy
    Explanation
    The relationship between the words "alacrity" and "apathy" is that they are antonyms. "Alacrity" means a quick and cheerful readiness to do something, while "apathy" means a lack of interest or enthusiasm. Therefore, just as "candor" is the opposite of "dishonesty," "alacrity" is the opposite of "apathy."

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  • 5. 

    Ablution:wash

    • A.

      Study:learn

    • B.

      Famish:eat

    • C.

      Clean:vile

    • D.

      Sin:repudiate

    Correct Answer
    A. Study:learn
    Explanation
    The relationship between "ablution:wash" and "study:learn" is that ablution is the act of washing oneself, just as studying is the act of learning. In both cases, the first term represents the action being performed, while the second term represents the result or purpose of that action. Therefore, "study:learn" is the correct answer as it follows the same pattern as the given example.

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  • 6. 

    Opthalmic:eye

    • A.

      Orthopaedic:bone

    • B.

      Nose:otolaryngy

    • C.

      Ear:otologist

    • D.

      Heart:cardiac

    Correct Answer
    A. Orthopaedic:bone
    Explanation
    The given analogy pairs different medical specialties with their respective body parts. In this analogy, the term "orthopaedic" is related to the "bone." Similarly, "opthalmic" is related to the "eye," "nose" is related to "otolaryngy," "ear" is related to "otologist," and "heart" is related to "cardiac." Therefore, the correct answer is "orthopaedic:bone" because it follows the same pattern as the other analogy pairs.

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  • 7. 

    Excrescence:tumor

    • A.

      Flower:seed

    • B.

      Branch:bud

    • C.

      Stream:river

    • D.

      Pebble:rock

    Correct Answer
    B. Branch:bud
    Explanation
    In this analogy, the relationship between "excrescence" and "tumor" is that an excrescence is a type of abnormal growth or outgrowth, similar to how a tumor is an abnormal growth in the body. Similarly, a "branch" is a type of outgrowth or extension of a tree, and a "bud" is an undeveloped or growing part of a plant. Therefore, the relationship between "branch" and "bud" is similar to the relationship between "excrescence" and "tumor".

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  • 8. 

    Tremulous:confident

    • A.

      Famished:starving

    • B.

      Salacious:sexy

    • C.

      Meek:bold

    • D.

      Slender:slight

    Correct Answer
    C. Meek:bold
    Explanation
    The relationship between the words "meek" and "bold" is that they are antonyms. "Meek" refers to someone who is submissive or lacking in confidence, while "bold" describes someone who is confident and fearless. Therefore, the pair "meek:bold" is similar to the given pair "tremulous:confident" in which both words are opposite in meaning.

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  • 9. 

    Veritable:genuine

    • A.

      Incorrigible:reformed

    • B.

      Sojourn:rest

    • C.

      Indiscriminate:random

    • D.

      Explicit:clear

    Correct Answer
    D. Explicit:clear
    Explanation
    The word "explicit" means something that is clearly stated or expressed. Therefore, the given answer "explicit:clear" is correct because "clear" is a synonym of "explicit".

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  • 10. 

    Disgorge:swallow

    • A.

      Extract:implant

    • B.

      Altercation:fight

    • C.

      Acquiesce:agree

    • D.

      Allude:refer

    Correct Answer
    A. Extract:implant
    Explanation
    The relationship between "disgorge" and "swallow" is that "disgorge" means to forcefully expel or vomit, while "swallow" means to take something into the stomach through the mouth. Similarly, the relationship between "extract" and "implant" is that "extract" means to remove or take out, while "implant" means to insert or embed something into a body or object. Therefore, "extract:implant" is the correct answer as it maintains the same relationship as the given pair.

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  • 11. 

    Sagacious:sensible

    • A.

      Drought:flood

    • B.

      Surmise:know

    • C.

      Dexterous:skillful

    • D.

      Gloomy:bright

    Correct Answer
    C. Dexterous:skillful
    Explanation
    The word "dexterous" is synonymous with "skillful." Both words describe someone who is adept or proficient in performing tasks or activities. Therefore, "dexterous:skillful" is the correct answer as it follows the same pattern of providing two words that have similar meanings.

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  • 12. 

    Jocose:serious

    • A.

      Brazen:bold

    • B.

      Animosity:friendship

    • C.

      Explicit:vague

    • D.

      Ignominouos:shameful

    Correct Answer
    C. Explicit:vague
    Explanation
    The word "explicit" means clear, specific, or direct, while "vague" means unclear, imprecise, or ambiguous. These two words are antonyms as they represent opposite meanings. Therefore, the correct answer is "explicit:vague".

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  • 13. 

    Tranfix:look away

    • A.

      Stipulation:requirement

    • B.

      Freeze:thaw

    • C.

      Placid:calm

    • D.

      Insipid:dry

    Correct Answer
    B. Freeze:thaw
    Explanation
    The word "freeze" refers to the process of turning a liquid into a solid state due to low temperatures. The word "thaw" refers to the process of reversing this state, where a solid melts and returns to its liquid form. Both words are opposite in meaning and describe a change in state. Therefore, "freeze:thaw" is the correct answer as it follows the same pattern as the other word pairs in the question.

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  • 14. 

    Crestfallen:encouraged

    • A.

      Lethargic:tired

    • B.

      Disappointed:elated

    • C.

      Cacophony:noise

    • D.

      Diabolic:devilish

    Correct Answer
    B. Disappointed:elated
    Explanation
    The word "crestfallen" means feeling sad or disappointed, while "encouraged" means feeling hopeful or inspired. Similarly, "disappointed" means feeling let down or unhappy, and "elated" means feeling extremely happy or excited. Therefore, the relationship between "disappointed" and "elated" is that they are antonyms, or words with opposite meanings.

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  • 15. 

    Infallible:mistake

    • A.

      Fastidious:mess

    • B.

      Coherent:rational

    • C.

      Expend:expand

    • D.

      Morose:happy

    Correct Answer
    A. Fastidious:mess
    Explanation
    Fastidious means very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail. A person who is fastidious is meticulous and careful in their work or behavior. Similarly, a mess refers to a state of untidiness or disorder. Therefore, the relationship between fastidious and mess is that fastidiousness is the opposite of messiness.

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  • 16. 

    Untenable:impossible

    • A.

      Ignominious:honorable

    • B.

      Magnanimous:greedy

    • C.

      Capricious:impulsive

    • D.

      Affable:rude

    Correct Answer
    C. Capricious:impulsive
    Explanation
    The word "capricious" means being unpredictable or impulsive in behavior. The word "impulsive" refers to acting or reacting without thinking or considering the consequences. Therefore, the relationship between "capricious" and "impulsive" is that they both describe a lack of control or thoughtfulness in decision-making.

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  • 17. 

    Repudiate:reject

    • A.

      Adversary:friend

    • B.

      Copious:lacking

    • C.

      Reiterate:repeat

    • D.

      Elate:annoy

    Correct Answer
    C. Reiterate:repeat
    Explanation
    The word "reiterate" means to repeat or say something again, while "repeat" also means to do or say something again. Therefore, the correct answer is "reiterate:repeat" because both words have similar meanings and can be used interchangeably.

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  • 18. 

    Consign:hold

    • A.

      Thwart:prevent

    • B.

      Relinquish:give up

    • C.

      Compress:expand

    • D.

      Benefactor:gift

    Correct Answer
    C. Compress:expand
    Explanation
    The correct answer is compress:expand. This answer is based on the relationship between the words in each pair. In the given pair, "compress" is the opposite of "expand." When something is compressed, it is made smaller or condensed, while when something is expanded, it is made larger or stretched out. Therefore, "compress" and "expand" are antonyms, making this the correct answer.

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  • 19. 

    Resolute:unwavering

    • A.

      Supercilious:snobbish

    • B.

      Animostity:enemy

    • C.

      Waive:forget

    • D.

      Avaricious:money

    Correct Answer
    A. Supercilious:snobbish
    Explanation
    The word "resolute" means to be firm and unwavering in one's beliefs or actions. Similarly, the word "supercilious" means to be arrogant and snobbish, displaying a sense of superiority. Both words describe a certain attitude or behavior that is unyielding and self-important. Therefore, "supercilious:snobbish" is the correct answer as it represents a similar relationship as "resolute:unwavering".

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  • 20. 

    Paroxysm:outburst

    • A.

      Expend:payout

    • B.

      Ravenous:full

    • C.

      Desolation:sadness

    • D.

      Altercation:fight

    Correct Answer
    D. Altercation:fight
    Explanation
    The word "altercation" refers to a heated argument or dispute between two or more people. Similarly, "fight" also denotes a physical altercation or conflict between individuals. Therefore, the correct answer is "altercation:fight" as both words share a similar relationship, where one word represents a specific type or instance of the other.

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