Question 1

Whats is the Relation Betwwen of the following word:
-impecunious : affluent ::

Accepted Answer

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 2

Whats is the Relation Betwwen of the following word:
-imperious : subservient ::

Accepted Answer

Imperious means domineering or authoritative, not subservient or submissive. Therefore, look for the answer choice that contains antonyms. In choice (A), lithe means supple or flexible, so eliminate that choice. In choice (B), obsequious means flattering or fawning over someone, so eliminate that choice. In choice (C), spurious means something that is imitation or unauthentic, so eliminate that choice. In choice (D), perfidious means deceitful or dishonest, not frank and candid, so that is the correct choice.

Question 3

Whats is the Relation Betwwen of the following word:
-autocracy : individual ::

Accepted Answer

An autocracy is a system in which one individual is rewarded with power. Therefore, look for the answer choice in which the second word is the most important part of the first word. Choice (A) is incorrect. An idiocracy is not a system at all, but something that is peculiar to a person, or an idiosyncracy. In choice (C), a theocracy is a system in which a deity is considered the one with the most power, not a multitude of others. In choice (D), an aristocracy is a system in which the nobles wield power, not the indigent, or poor. Choice (B) is correct. In a meritocracy, distribution of power is based on people's ability and talent.

Question 4

Whats is the Relation Betwwen of the following word:
-corporeal : body

Accepted Answer

Corporeal means 'of the body', so search for the pair in which the first term is descriptive of the second. In choice (A), meningeal does not have to do with the mind, but with the covering of the brain, so eliminate that choice. In choice (B), osteal has to do with bones or the skeleton, not the brain. In choice (D), boreal means 'related to the north', not the south. Therefore, the correct choice is (C). Arboreal means having to do with trees.

Question 5

Whats is the Relation Betwwen of the following word:
-incense : placate ::

Accepted Answer

In choice (A), to lionize someone means to glorify them. These words are synonyms, so eliminate that choice. In choice (B), to lament means to mourn or grieve over, so eliminate that choice. In choice (C), to obliterate means to eradicate or demolish. Choice (D) is correct, as it is the only choice containing antonyms. To proliferate means to multiply or flourish, not to decrease or diminish.

Question 6

Whats is the Relation Betwwen of the following word:
-incongruous : consistent ::

Accepted Answer

The word incongruous means out of place or incompatible, not consistent or regular. Therefore, look for the answer choice that contains antonyms. In choice (A), prodigious means exceptional or extraordinary, which are synonyms, so eliminate that choice. In choice (B), indiscriminate and haphazard are adjectives that mean by chance. They are synonyms, so eliminate that choice. In choice (D), raucous is a synonym for boisterous or rowdy, so eliminate that choice. In choice (C), recondite means obscure or little known, not mainstream. This is the choice that contains antonyms, so this is the correct answer.

Question 7

Whats is the Relation Betwwen of the following word:
-impromptu : extemporaneous ::

Accepted Answer

Impromptu and extemporaneous both means unprepared or unrehearsed. So, look for the answer choice that contains synonyms. In choice (A), tepid means lukewarm or halfhearted, not enthusiastic, so eliminate that choice. In choice (B), uncouth means uncivilized or crude, not gracious, so eliminate that choice. In choice (D), cursory means hasty or superficial, not painstaking and meticulous, so eliminate that choice. In choice (C), sedentary means the same as inactive, so this is the correct choice.

Question 8

Whats is the Relation Betwwen of the following word:
-atheist : disbelieves

Accepted Answer

In the first half of the analogy, consider the relationship between the two words: an atheist disbelieves in God. In choice (A), a pedagogue teaches, he/she does not minister. In choice (B), a demagogue empassions people, affecting them with words. A demagogue does not typically rebut or deny something. In choice (D), a sybarite is one who is devoted to pleasure and luxury, not one who composes. Therefore, the correct answer is choice (C). An agnostic is one who questions the existence of God.

Question 9

Whats is the Relation Betwwen of the following word:
-indolence : sloth ::

Accepted Answer

In the first half of the analogy, indolence and sloth are synonyms for lazy. In choice (B), tempestuous means emotional and stormy, while unperturbed means tranquil and calm.
In choice (C), certain and tentative are antonyms; tentative means hesitant or unsure, not certain. Choice (D) contains antonyms as well. Visceral means intuitive or instinctive, not realistic or based on fact.In choice (A), the words solecism and blunder are both synonyms for error or mistake. Therefore, choice (A) is correct.

Question 10

Whats is the Relation Betwwen of the following word:
-ineptitude : competence ::

Accepted Answer

Ineptitude means the lack of ability, and competence means skill or aptitude. They are antonyms, so look for the answer choice that contains antonyms. In choice (A), duress and coercion both imply pressure or force, so eliminate that choice. In choice (C), enmity and animosity are synonyms for hostility, so eliminate that choice. In choice (D), dubiety is a state of doubtfulness, so eliminate that choice. The only pair that is antonyms are found in choice (B). Discord means dissonance or conflict, not harmony, so that is the correct choice.

Question 11

Whats is the Relation Betwwen of the following word:
-vilify : pillory ::

Accepted Answer

To vilify and to pillory means to speak ill of or to disparage. So, look for the answer choice that contains synonyms. In choice (B), to dissuade and to deter means to advise against or to talk out of, so eliminate that choice. In choice (C), to ascribe means to give credit to, so eliminate that choice. In choice (D), to acquire means to obtain or to get, so eliminate that choice. The only answer pair that contains antonyms is choice (A). To attenuate means to weaken, not to empower, so that is the correct choice.

Question 12

Whats is the Relation Betwwen of the following word:
-innocuous : offensive ::

Accepted Answer

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 13

Whats is the Relation Betwwen of the following word:
-intrepid : audacious ::

Accepted Answer

Intrepid and audacious both mean bold and daring, so look for the answer pair that contains synonyms. In choice (A), ludicrous means nonsensical or absurd, and prudent means thoughtful or wise, so eliminate that choice. In choice (C), implicit means unspoken or implied, not stated, so eliminate that choice. In choice (D), condign means well-deserved or appropriate, not undeserved, so eliminate that choice. The only answer choice that contains synonyms is choice (B). Salient means relevant, or significant, so that is the correct choice.

Question 14

Whats is the Relation Betwwen of the following word:
-anomaly : deviates

Accepted Answer

An anomaly is something that deviates from the norm. So, find the answer choice in which the second term is the action taken by the first term. Choice (A) is incorrect because an astringent does not expand something, but shrinks it. In choice (C), a denouement is the outcome or solution, the unraveling of a plot, so it does not question. In choice (D), euphoria is a state of pleased excitement, so it is not disheartening. Choice (B) is correct; a recidivist is one who relapses.

Question 15

Whats is the Relation Betwwen of the following word:
-inveterate : intermittent ::

Accepted Answer

In the first half of the analogy, inveterate means enduring or entrenched, and intermittent means sporadic or irregular. So, look for the answer choice that contains antonyms. Choice (A) contains synonyms. Contiguous means neighboring or adjoining, so eliminate that choice. In choice (B), deferential means respectful or reverent, so eliminate that choice. In choice (D), potent and heady are similar; potent means strong, and heady means intoxicating or exhilarating. However, they do not have the same relationship as the first half of the analogy. In choice (C), capricious means impulsive and changeable, not predictable. Therefore, choice (C) is correct.

Question 16

Whats is the Relation Betwwen of the following word:
-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 17

Whats is the Relation Betwwen of the following word:
-judicious : prudent ::

Accepted Answer

In the first half of the analogy, judicious and prudent mean the same thing - thoughtful and well thought out. So, look for the answer pair that contains synonyms. In choice (A), prolific means productive or fertile, not fruitless. In choice (C), preeminent means the most excellent or unsurpassed, not inferior, so eliminate that choice. In choice (D), fatuous means foolish or pointless, not sensible. Choice (B) is the only pair of synonyms. Noxious means harmful or injurious.

Question 18

Whats is the Relation Betwwen of the following word:
-labyrinthine : complicated ::

Accepted Answer

In the first half of the analogy, labyrinthine means intricate and complicated (like a labyrinth or a maze). Therefore, look for the answer pair that contains synonyms. In choice (B), recumbent means reclining, not upright, so eliminate that choice. In choice (C), dulcet means sweet or melodic, not guttural, which means harsh or gravelly, so eliminate that choice. In choice (D), froward means ornery and stubborn, and concordant means agreeable and harmonious. These are antonyms, so eliminate that choice. In choice (A), peripatetic means traveling, wandering, or itinerant.

Question 19

Whats is the Relation Betwwen of the following word:
-onomatopoeia : hiss ::

Accepted Answer

Consider the relationship of the words in the first half of the analogy. Onomatopoeia is a word that is used to imitate a sound, such as hiss. The relationship of these words is that the second word is an example of the first word. In choice (A), a portmanteau is a blending of two words to form a new word that is related to the original words. For example, 'brunch' is a portmanteau - a blend of breakfast and lunch. In choice (C), a superlative is a word that designates the highest form of comparison. In this example, consider 'quick-quicker-quickest'. Quickest is the superlative form, so eliminate that choice. In choice (D), a mnemonic is used to improve one's memory; the relationship between these words is different, so eliminate that choice. In choice (B), a palindrome is a word that is spelled the same way both forward and backward, such as kayak.

Question 20

Whats is the Relation Betwwen of the following word:
-fait accompli : completed ::

Accepted Answer

In the first half of the analogy, the second word is the definition of the Latin phrase. A fait accompli is a "done deed" - something that has been completed. In choice (A), a modus operandi is a method of operation, and does not have anything to do with something that is perfunctory, or automatic. In choice (C), ad hoc means for a specific purpose, not general. In choice (D), pro bono means free of charge, and is not related to being indigenous, which means originating in a certain area. The correct choice is (B). Bona fide means genuine or authentic.

Quiz 2: VOCAB

Whats is the Relation Betwwen of the following word: -impecunious : affluent ::

Whats is the Relation Betwwen of the following word: -imperious : subservient ::

Whats is the Relation Betwwen of the following word: -autocracy : individual ::

Whats is the Relation Betwwen of the following word: -corporeal : body

Whats is the Relation Betwwen of the following word: -incense : placate ::

Whats is the Relation Betwwen of the following word: -incongruous : consistent ::

Whats is the Relation Betwwen of the following word: -impromptu : extemporaneous ::

Whats is the Relation Betwwen of the following word: -atheist : disbelieves

Whats is the Relation Betwwen of the following word: -indolence : sloth ::

Whats is the Relation Betwwen of the following word: -ineptitude : competence ::

Whats is the Relation Betwwen of the following word: -vilify : pillory ::

Whats is the Relation Betwwen of the following word: -innocuous : offensive ::

Whats is the Relation Betwwen of the following word: -intrepid : audacious ::

Whats is the Relation Betwwen of the following word: -anomaly : deviates

Whats is the Relation Betwwen of the following word: -inveterate : intermittent ::

Whats is the Relation Betwwen of the following word: -intrepid : timorous ::

Whats is the Relation Betwwen of the following word: -judicious : prudent ::

Whats is the Relation Betwwen of the following word: -labyrinthine : complicated ::

Whats is the Relation Betwwen of the following word: -onomatopoeia : hiss ::

Whats is the Relation Betwwen of the following word: -fait accompli : completed ::