Question 1

What is the relation of the following:&#10;&#10;-Lexicologist : words ::&#10;A)somnambulist : sleep&#10;B)lapidary : gems&#10;C)plaintiff : juries&#10;D)quorum : majority

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A lexicologist is an expert in words. Choice (A) is incorrect because a somnambulist is a sleepwalker, and therefore not an expert in sleep. Choice (C) is incorrect because a plaintiff is someone who brings a lawsuit, and is not typically an expert in juries. Choice (D) is incorrect because although a quorum is a majority, those words do not have the same relationship as the first half of the analogy. Choice (B) is correct because a lapidary is one who is an expert in precious stones.

Question 2

What is the relation of the following:&#10;&#10;-Palpable : intangible ::&#10;A)acarpous : fertile&#10;B)ambrosial : conciliatory&#10;C)cordial : sincere&#10;D)covert : disguised

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In the first half of the analogy, something that is palpable is able to be felt, or obvious, and something that is intangible is not concrete or vague. These are antonyms, so look for the answer pair that contains antonyms. In choice (B), ambrosial means pleasing to taste, while conciliatory means peace-making or appeasing. These words are not closely related, so eliminate that choice. In choice (C), someone who is cordial is pleasant, friendly, and sincere. These are not antonyms, so eliminate that choice. In choice (D), something that is covert is secret or disguised, so eliminate that choice. In choice (A), something that is acarpous is sterile, or does not produce fruit. This is the opposite of fertile, so choice (A) is correct.

Question 3

What is the relation of the following:&#10;&#10;-Viscous : oil ::&#10;A)treacly : syrup&#10;B)liniment : ointment&#10;C)unambiguous : mirage&#10;D)fluid : waterfall

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In the first half of the analogy, the first word, viscous, describes the consistency of oil. So, look for the answer pair that has the same relationship. Choice (B) is incorrect because liniment is a cream or ointment; liniment does not describe the consistency. Choice (C) is incorrect because a mirage is not unambiguous. Unambiguous means clear and definite, which a mirage is definitely not. Although a waterfall might be considered fluid, those words do not really have the same relationship as viscous and oil. Choice (A) is the only pair in which the first word describes the consistency of the second. Syrup is treacly and molasses-like.

Question 4

What is the relation of the following:&#10;&#10;-Impecunious : affluent ::&#10;A)fecund : barren&#10;B)hermetic : airtight&#10;C)insipid : dull&#10;D)blithe : unconcerned

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Impecunious means poor, and affluent means wealthy and prosperous, so look for the answer choice that contains antonyms. In choice (B), hermetic means enclosed or airtight; these are synonyms, so eliminate that choice. Likewise, in choice (C), insipid means the same as dull or unexciting. In choice (D), blithe means unconcerned and carefree; this is a synonymous relationship as well, so eliminate this choice. In choice (A), fecund means productive or fruitful, not barren. This is the answer choice with antonyms, so it is correct.

Question 5

What is the relation of the following:&#10;&#10;-Magnate : moguln::&#10;A)luminary : nonentity&#10;B)physician : osteopath&#10;C)progeny : ancestor&#10;D)epicure : bon vivant

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A magnate is a person of great influence, particularly in an area of business. Mogul is synonymous with magnate. Therefore, look for the answer pair that contains synonyms. In choice (A), a luminary is an achiever or star, not a nonentity, or a nobody. In choice (B), a physician may be an osteopath, or someone who believes in treating disorders with various manipulative techniques in addition to conventional therapies. However, these two words do not have the same relationship as magnate and mogul. In choice (C), a progeny is an offspring, not an ancestor. In choice (D), an epicure, also known as a bon vivant is someone who is fond of luxurious things.

Question 6

What is the relation of the following:&#10;&#10;-Denigrate : malign ::&#10;A)placate : incense&#10;B)permeate : saturate&#10;C)ostracize : include&#10;D)transgress : behave

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Denigrate and malign both mean to belittle or degrade. In choice (A), placate means to soothe or calm and incense means to anger. In choice (C), to ostracize means to exclude, not to include. In choice (D), to transgress means to disobey or misbehave. The only choice that contains synonyms is choice (B). To permeate means to infuse, fill, or saturate.

Question 7

What is the relation of the following:&#10;&#10;-Curmudgeon : cantankerous ::&#10;A)churl : agreeable&#10;B)demagogue : dispassionate&#10;C)pundit : uninformed&#10;D)boor : offensive

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A curmudgeon is a person who is cantankerous, or bad-tempered. Therefore, look for an answer choice in which the second term describes the first term. In choice (A), a churl is rude, not agreeable. In choice (B), a demagogue is a person who passionately appeals to the emotions of others, not dispassionate. A pundit is an authority on a subject, and therefore not uninformed, so eliminate choice (C). In choice (D), a boor is someone who is rude and offensive.

Question 8

What is the relation of the following:&#10;&#10;-Germane : irrelevant ::&#10;A)omniscient : pansophical&#10;B)navigable : treacherous&#10;C)punctilious : conscientious&#10;D)pellucid : transparent

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In the first half of the analogy, germane and irrelevant are antonyms. Germane means relevant and useful, not irrelevant. So, look for the answer pair that contains antonyms. In choice (A), omniscient and pansophical both mean all-knowing or almighty. They are synonyms, so eliminate that choice. In choice (C), someone who is punctilious is very conscientious and socially correct. These are synonyms, so eliminate that choice. In choice (D), pellucid means clear or transparent. These are synonyms, so eliminate that choice. In choice (B), navigable means that something is crossable or passable, not treacherous and difficult to penetrate. Therefore, choice (B) is correct.

Question 9

What is the relation of the following:&#10;&#10;-Haughty : modest ::&#10;A)baleful : malicious&#10;B)cogent : unconvincing&#10;C)diffident : reticent&#10;D)contentious : pugnacious

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Haughty means arrogant and self-important, not modest. So, look for the answer choice that contains antonyms. In answer choice (A), baleful and malicious are synonyms, so eliminate that choice. In choice (C), diffident is a synonym of reticent, or shy, so eliminate that choice. In choice (D), contentious and pugnacious both mean argumentative, so eliminate that choice. Choice (B) is the only choice containing antonyms. Cogent means convincing, forceful, and rational, not unconvincing.

Question 10

What is the relation of the following:&#10;&#10;-Innocuous : offensive ::&#10;A)interim : provisional&#10;B)profuse : lavish&#10;C)effervescent ; bubbly&#10;D)doleful : celebratory

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In the first half of the analogy, innocuous means harmless or innocent, not offensive. So, look for the answer choice that contains antonyms. In choice (A), interim means temporary or provisional, not permanent. In choice (B), profuse and lavish both mean abundant or bountiful, so eliminate that choice. In choice (C), effervescent means bubbly or vibrant, so those are synonyms. Choice (D) is correct; doleful means sad or sorrowful, not celebratory.

Question 11

What is the relation of the following:&#10;&#10;-Impromptu : extemporaneous ::&#10;A)tepid : enthusiastic&#10;B)uncouth : gracious&#10;C)sedentary : inactive&#10;D)cursory : painstaking

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Question 12

What is the relation of the following:&#10;&#10;-Pernicious : detrimental ::&#10;A)splenetic : acrimonious&#10;B)eloquent : punitive&#10;C)commodious : restricted&#10;D)erratic : consistent

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Question 13

What is the relation of the following:&#10;&#10;-Mollify : enrage ::&#10;A)exculpate : exonerate&#10;B)insinuate : bifurcate&#10;C)quell : incite&#10;D)inveigh : denounce

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Question 14

What is the relation of the following:&#10;&#10;-Penchant : proclivity ::&#10;A)aversion : complaisance&#10;B)asperity : conceit&#10;C)connotation : suggestion&#10;D)derision : compliment

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Question 15

What is the relation of the following:&#10;&#10;-Frenetic : chaotic ::&#10;A)venial : excusable&#10;B)winsome : repugnant&#10;C)lofty : self-effacing&#10;D)jocose : despondent

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Question 16

What is the relation of the following:&#10;&#10;-Onomatopoeia : hiss ::&#10;A)portmanteau : scuba&#10;B)palindrome : kayak&#10;C)superlative : quicker&#10;D)mnemonic : memory

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Question 17

What is the relation of the following:&#10;&#10;-Plaintive : wistful&#10;A)antediluvian : ancient&#10;B)inchoate : mature&#10;C)irascible : blas&#233;&#10;D)tacit : explicit

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Question 18

What is the relation of the following:&#10;&#10;-The population of the town of Homeville increased by approximately 0.5% last year. If the population at the beginning of the year was 2,460, what was the approximate population by the end of the year?&#10;A)2,472&#10;B)2,960&#10;C)2,465&#10;D)2,465.&#10;E)2,510

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Question 19

What is the relation of the following:&#10;&#10;-Supercilious : obsequious ::&#10;A)inexorable : relentless&#10;B)miserly : stingy&#10;C)pristine : unspoiled&#10;D)spartan : opulent

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Question 20

What is the relation of the following:&#10;&#10;-Tangential : irrelevant ::&#10;A)nondescript : indistinctive&#10;B)protean : inflexible&#10;C)specious : valid&#10;D)meager : sumptuous

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Question 21

What is the relation of the following:&#10;&#10;-Intrepid : timorous ::&#10;A)paranoid : distrustful&#10;B)nominal : negligible&#10;C)permutation : transformation&#10;D)contumacious : obedient

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Question 22

What is the relation of the following:&#10;&#10;-Somatic : body ::&#10;A)gustatory : senses&#10;B)pecuniary : money&#10;C)agrarian : universe&#10;D)piscatorial : soil

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Question 23

What is the relation of the following:&#10;&#10;-Excoriate : commend ::&#10;A)traduce : slander&#10;B)spurn : rebuff&#10;C)query : riposte&#10;D)vituperate : revile

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Question 24

What is the relation of the following:&#10;&#10;-Crimson : vermillion ::&#10;A)ivory : auburn&#10;B)emerald : ecru&#10;C)cerulean : azure&#10;D)magenta : indigo

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Question 25

What is the relation of the following:&#10;&#10;-Extricate : disentangle ::&#10;A)obfuscate : clarify&#10;B)inundate : overwhelm&#10;C)remonstrate : acquiesce&#10;D)sanction : prohibit

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Question 26

What is the relation of the following:&#10;&#10;-Trenchant : acerbic ::&#10;A)intrepid : fearless&#10;B)savory : distasteful&#10;C)sporadic : regularly&#10;D)tremulous : unwavering

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Question 27

What is the relation of the following:&#10;&#10;-Nebulous : precise ::&#10;A)lurid : gruesome&#10;B)insouciant : unconcerned&#10;C)luculent : clear&#10;D)piquant : bland

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