Lesson 5: Weeks 13, 14, & 15 Word Study
Complete the analogies by selecting the pair of words whose relationship most resembles the relationship of the pair of in capital letters.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
INCREASE : SUBSIDE ::
- A.
Praise : flatter
- B.
Guess : estimate
- C.
Lessen : abate
- D.
Expand : contract
Correct Answer
D. Expand : contractExplanation
The relationship between "increase" and "subside" is that they are opposite actions. When something increases, it gets bigger or grows, while when something subsides, it becomes smaller or decreases. Similarly, the relationship between "expand" and "contract" is that they are also opposite actions. When something expands, it becomes larger or extends, while when something contracts, it becomes smaller or shrinks. Therefore, "expand : contract" is the correct analogy.Rate this question:
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- 2.
ILLIITERATE : READ ::
- A.
Immortal : die
- B.
Urgent : urge
- C.
Dilapidated : renovate
- D.
Gain : acquire
Correct Answer
A. Immortal : dieExplanation
The relationship between "illiterate" and "read" is that "illiterate" means unable to read, while "read" means the act of understanding written words. Similarly, the relationship between "immortal" and "die" is that "immortal" means unable to die, while "die" means the act of ceasing to live. Both pairs of words have an opposite relationship, where one word represents the absence or inability to do something, while the other word represents the action or ability itself. Therefore, "immortal : die" is the correct analogy in this context.Rate this question:
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- 3.
SURRENDER : CAPITULATE ::
- A.
Heed : annihilate
- B.
Rest : toil
- C.
Arrive : depart
- D.
Gain : acquire
Correct Answer
D. Gain : acquireExplanation
The relationship between "surrender" and "capitulate" is that they are synonyms, meaning to give up or yield. Similarly, "gain" and "acquire" are synonyms, both referring to obtaining or achieving something. Therefore, the correct answer is "gain : acquire" as they share a similar relationship as the given pair.Rate this question:
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- 4.
UPSET : AGHAST ::
- A.
Mortal : immortal
- B.
Genuine : authentic
- C.
Hungry : thirsty
- D.
Tired : exhausted
Correct Answer
D. Tired : exhaustedExplanation
The relationship between "upset" and "aghast" is that "aghast" is a stronger or more intense version of "upset." Similarly, "tired" and "exhausted" have a similar relationship, where "exhausted" is a more extreme state of being tired. Therefore, the correct answer is "tired : exhausted."Rate this question:
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- 5.
HEED : IGNORE ::
- A.
Lend : debt
- B.
Disturb : agitate
- C.
Accept : reject
- D.
Maintain : declare
Correct Answer
C. Accept : rejectExplanation
The relationship between "heed" and "ignore" is that "heed" means to pay attention or take notice of something, while "ignore" means to disregard or not pay attention to something. Similarly, the relationship between "accept" and "reject" is that "accept" means to agree or receive something willingly, while "reject" means to refuse or not accept something. Both pairs of words represent opposite actions, making "accept : reject" the correct analogy.Rate this question:
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- 6.
HOVEL : PALACE ::
- A.
Hut : shelter
- B.
King : queen
- C.
Money : health
- D.
Poverty : wealth
Correct Answer
D. Poverty : wealthExplanation
The relationship between "hovel" and "palace" is that they are antonyms, with hovel representing a small, run-down dwelling and palace representing a grand, luxurious residence. Similarly, the relationship between "poverty" and "wealth" is that they are also antonyms, with poverty representing a state of lacking material possessions or financial resources and wealth representing a state of having abundant material possessions or financial resources.Rate this question:
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- 7.
LEMON : CITRUS ::
- A.
Apple : orange
- B.
Wheat : grain
- C.
Letter : package
- D.
Plant : animal
Correct Answer
B. Wheat : grainExplanation
The relationship between lemon and citrus is that lemon is a type of citrus fruit. Similarly, the relationship between wheat and grain is that wheat is a type of grain. Both lemon and wheat are specific examples of a broader category, making them analogous to each other in their respective relationships.Rate this question:
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- 8.
TOIL : TIRED ::
- A.
Devour : full
- B.
Judging : impartial
- C.
Hiking : devious
- D.
Supplies : adequate
Correct Answer
A. Devour : fullExplanation
The relationship between TOIL and TIRED is that TOIL is a verb that means to work hard or labor, and TIRED is an adjective that describes the feeling of exhaustion or fatigue. Similarly, devour is a verb that means to eat something quickly and completely, and full is an adjective that describes the state of being completely satisfied or having eaten enough. Therefore, the correct analogy is devour : full.Rate this question:
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- 9.
REPRIMAND : PRAISE ::
- A.
Disrupt : interrupt
- B.
Correspond : match
- C.
Surrender : capitulate
- D.
Insult : flatter
Correct Answer
D. Insult : flatterExplanation
The relationship between "REPRIMAND" and "PRAISE" is that they are antonyms, with "REPRIMAND" meaning to scold or criticize and "PRAISE" meaning to commend or admire. Similarly, the relationship between "insult" and "flatter" is that they are also antonyms, with "insult" meaning to offend or disrespect and "flatter" meaning to compliment or praise. Therefore, the correct answer is "insult : flatter".Rate this question:
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- 10.
PERMANENT : TEMPORARY ::
- A.
Astute : clever
- B.
Abbreviated : brief
- C.
Competent : able
- D.
Industrious : lazy
Correct Answer
D. Industrious : lazyExplanation
The relationship between "permanent" and "temporary" is that they are antonyms, meaning they are opposite in meaning. Similarly, the relationship between "industrious" and "lazy" is that they are also antonyms. "Industrious" means hardworking or diligent, while "lazy" means lacking motivation or effort. Therefore, "industrious : lazy" is the correct answer.Rate this question:
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