Verbal and Reasoning :: Analogies
31.
NYMPH : FAUN
A. Hurricane : Typhoon
B. Valley : Range
C. Goat : Cub
D. Duck : Dark
E. Cowboy : Horse
Answer: D
Explanation:
The nymph and faun are female and male creatures of myth. The parallel here is duck and drake.
32.
AMBIGUOUS : CLEAR
A. Singular : Plural
B. Synthetic : Real
C. Farmer : Seed
D. Agreement : Contract
E. Sheep : Goat
Answer: B
Explanation:
Ambiguous is unclear similarly synthetic is not real.
33.
HELMET : HEAD
A. Glove Mitten
B. Ring : Finger
C. Goggles : Eyes
D. Negotiate : Haggle
E. Scarf : Necklace
Answer: C
Explanation:
As a helmet is wron to protect the head goggles are worn to protect the eyes. A ring is worn on the finger but it is not the best answer because it is not worn for protection.
34.
FELONY : MISDEMEANOR
A. Blunder : Mistake
B. Inquire : Question
C. Phylogenic : Genetic
D. Friend : Sympathetic
E. Disorder : Disturbance
Answer: A
Explanation:
A felony is a serious crime and misdemeanor is a minor crime. B under is serious mistake.
35.
VERBIAGE : PROLIX
A. Iodine : Sublimate
B. Fertillity : Fecund
C. Pollution : Disease
D. Ornament : Expensive
E. Prisoner : Sullen
Answer: B
Explanation:
A prolix person uses more words in common conversation. Fecund means fertile.
36.
EXTRACT : QUOTATION
A. Radius : Diameter
B. Forecast : Prediction
C. Explore : Mine
D. Broil : Lobster
E. Fry : Fricassee
Answer: B
Explanation:
One meaning of extract is quotation. Forecast and prediction are also alike.
37.
SLOTHFUL : OVERWORK
A. Confused : Clear
B. Miser : Overspend
C. Submissive : Obsession
D. Smile : Lauth
E. Tired : Exertion
Answer: B
Explanation:
As a slothful person avoids overwork a miser person avoids overspending.
38.
ZEALOT : ENTHUSIASTIC
A. Action : Verbal
B. Teacher : Rich
C. Athlete : Quick
D. IDLER : LAZY
E. Businessman : Clever
Answer: D
Explanation:
An enthusiastic is likely to be a zealot as a very lazy man or woman is an idler.
39.
CANDY : SUGAR
A. Pickle : Brine
B. Wine : Spirits
C. Apple : Iron
D. Field : Insect
E. Tropics : Tundra
Answer: A
Explanation:
Here candy means to preserve with sugar similarly. Pickle means to preserve with brine (common salt solution in water).
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