Question 1

What is the relation of the following:
-Intrepid : timorous ::

Accepted Answer

In the first half of the analogy, intrepid means fearless, and timorous means nervous or fearful. So, look for the answer choice that contains antonyms. The words in choice (A) are synonyms. Someone who is paranoid is suspicious or distrustful of others. In choice (B), nominal and negligible are also synonyms, meaning minimal or minor. In choice (C), a permutation and a transformation are both changes or variations, so eliminate that choice. In choice (D), contumacious means stubbornly rebellious, not obedient, so that is the correct answer.

Question 2

What is the relation of the following:
-Somatic : body ::

Accepted Answer

In this analogy, the relationship is that the first term refers to "related to" the second term. For example, somatic describes something that is related to the body. So, look for the answer choice that contains a similar relationship. In choice (A), gustatory has to do with taste, not with the senses, so eliminate that choice. In choice (C), agrarian has to do with the land, not with the universe, so eliminate that choice. In choice (D), piscatorial has to do with fish, not with the soil, so eliminate that choice. In choice (B), pecuniary refers to something that has to do with money, so that is the correct choice.

Question 3

What is the relation of the following:
-Excoriate : commend ::

Accepted Answer

To excoriate means to berate or criticize someone, which is the opposite of commending them. Therefore, look for the answer choice that contains antonyms. Choice (A) is incorrect because the two words are synonyms. Traduce and slander both mean to speak about someone in a malicious and false way. Choice (B) is incorrect because to spurn someone means to rebuff them, or to reject or look down on them. Choice (D) is incorrect because vituperate means to revile or address someone with harsh language. Choice (C) is correct because to query is a question, while a riposte is a reply or a retort.

Question 4

What is the relation of the following:
-Crimson : vermillion ::

Accepted Answer

In the first pair, crimson and vermillion are both shades of red. So, look for the pair in which both words denote shades of the same color. In choice (A), ivory is a shade of off-white, and auburn is a cross between orange and brown, so eliminate that choice. In choice (B), emerald is a shade of green, and ecru is an off-white/beige color, so eliminate that choice. In choice (D), magenta is a cross between purple and red, and indigo is a shade of dark blue. The only choice in which both words denote shades of the same color is choice (C). Cerulean and azure are both shades of blue.

Question 5

What is the relation of the following:
-Extricate : disentangle ::

Accepted Answer

In the initial word pair of the analogy, extricate means to free or to extract, as does disentangle. So, look for the synonym pair in the other answer choices. Choice (A) is incorrect because obfuscate means to confuse or complicate, not clarify, or make clear. Choice (C) is incorrect because to remonstrate means to argue or dispute, and to acquiesce means to agree or consent. In choice (D), to sanction means to allow or authorize, not to prohibit. Choice (B) is the only answer pair that contains synonyms. To inundate means to flood or overwhelm, so choice (B) is correct.

Question 6

What is the relation of the following:
-Trenchant : acerbic ::

Accepted Answer

In the first half of the analogy, trenchant and acerbic are both words that refer to something sharp or cutting - like a biting wit. So, look for the answer choice that contains synonyms. In choice (B), something that is savory is pleasing or delicious in flavor, not distasteful, so eliminate that choice. In choice (C), something that is sporadic is intermittent, not regular, so eliminate that choice. In choice (D), something that is tremulous is shaky, not unwavering, so eliminate that choice. The choice that contains synonyms is (A). Someone who is intrepid is without fear, so that is the correct choice.

Question 7

What is the relation of the following:
-Nebulous : precise ::

Accepted Answer

In the first half of the analogy, something that is nebulous is vague or ill-defined, not precise. So, look for the answer choice that contains antonyms. In choice (A), something that is lurid is gruesome and shocking, so eliminate that choice. In choice (B), something that is insouciant is carefree and unconcerned. In choice (C), something that is luculent is easily understood and clear. The only choice that contains antonyms is choice (D). Something that is piquant is spicy or tangy, not bland or tasteless.

Quiz 2: Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) Upper

What is the relation of the following: -Intrepid : timorous ::

What is the relation of the following: -Somatic : body ::

What is the relation of the following: -Excoriate : commend ::

What is the relation of the following: -Crimson : vermillion ::

What is the relation of the following: -Extricate : disentangle ::

What is the relation of the following: -Trenchant : acerbic ::

What is the relation of the following: -Nebulous : precise ::