Verbal Reasoning Flashcards
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Choose the word that best completes the analogy: AUTHOR : NOVEL :: COMPOSER : ______
Answer: Symphony
An author creates a novel; a composer creates a symphony — both are creators of their respective works.
Which of the following is the best definition of 'AMBIGUOUS'?
Answer: Open to more than one interpretation
Ambiguous means open to multiple interpretations or having an unclear meaning.
Passage: 'The report was thorough but its recommendations were impractical given the budget constraints.' What is the main criticism of the report?
Answer: Its suggestions cannot realistically be implemented.
The criticism is that the recommendations are impractical given budget constraints — they can't realistically be carried out.
Identify the SYNONYM of 'TENACIOUS'.
Answer: Persistent
Tenacious means holding firmly to a purpose; persistent is its closest synonym.
Which sentence contains a LOGICAL FLAW?
Answer: If it rains, the ground gets wet; the ground is wet; therefore it rained.
Wet ground can have causes other than rain — this is the logical fallacy of affirming the consequent.
What does 'MITIGATE' mean?
Answer: To lessen the severity of something
Mitigate means to make something less severe, serious, or painful.
Passage: 'While cost reduction is a priority, cutting the training budget risks lowering employee competency.' The author most likely believes:
Answer: Some costs are more valuable to keep than others.
By contrasting cost reduction with the risk of lowering competency, the author implies that training is a cost worth maintaining.