Analogies Flashcards
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BABBLE : SPEAK ::
Answer: scribble : write
The relationship describes a flawed or informal manner of performing an action. To babble is to speak incoherently or indistinctly. Analogously, to scribble is to write hastily or illegibly, representing a less formal or precise way of writing.
FILAMENT : LIGHT BULB ::
Answer: wick : candle
The relationship is 'X is the essential component of Y that produces its primary output.' The filament is the part of a light bulb that glows and produces light. Similarly, the wick is the essential part of a candle that burns and produces the flame and light.
SHIN : KNEE ::
Answer: firearm : fist
The shin is a bone in the lower leg, and the knee is the joint directly above it, enabling the leg's articulation. In a similar functional relationship, a firearm is an object that is held and operated by the fist, which is the clenched hand, enabling its function.
ANTIDOTE : POSION ::
Answer: lubricant : friction
The relationship is 'X counteracts Y.' An antidote is a substance that counteracts the effects of a poison. Similarly, a lubricant is a substance used to reduce or counteract friction between moving surfaces.
EMBEZZLER : FUNDS ::
Answer: poacher : game
The relationship is 'X illegally takes Y.' An embezzler is a person who illegally takes or appropriates funds entrusted to them. Correspondingly, a poacher is a person who illegally hunts or takes game.
SAVORY : TASTE ::
Answer: melodious : hearing
The relationship is 'X is a quality perceived by the sense Y.' Savory describes a pleasant, appetizing quality perceived through the sense of taste. Likewise, melodious describes a pleasing musical quality perceived through the sense of hearing.
COMMISERATE : SYMPATHY ::
Answer: revere : devotion
The relationship is 'To X is to express Y.' To commiserate means to express or feel sympathy for someone. Similarly, to revere means to express or feel deep respect and devotion towards someone or something.
DIN : CACOPHONOUS ::
Answer: drone : monotonous
The relationship is 'X is characterized by being Y.' Din refers to a loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise, which is inherently cacophonous. In the same way, a drone is a continuous low humming sound, which is typically monotonous or unvarying.
MATERIALISM : OBJECTS :
Answer: hedonism : pleasure
The relationship is 'X is the fundamental building block that combines to form Y.' Atoms are the basic units of matter that combine to form molecules. In the same way, elements are fundamental substances that combine chemically to form compounds.
STUBBORN : VACILLATION
Answer: poised : embarrassment
The relationship is one of antonyms or absence. Someone who is stubborn lacks vacillation or indecisiveness. Similarly, someone who is poised lacks embarrassment or awkwardness in social situations.
ATOM : MOLECULE ::
Answer: element : compound
The relationship is 'X is the fundamental building block that combines to form Y.' Atoms are the basic units of matter that combine to form molecules. In the same way, elements are fundamental substances that combine chemically to form compounds.
KNIT : EYEBROWS ::
Answer: purse : lips
The relationship describes a specific action performed with a particular facial feature to convey an emotion or thought. To knit one's eyebrows means to draw them together, often indicating concentration or disapproval. Similarly, to purse one's lips means to draw them together tightly, often indicating disapproval or thought.
JUDGE : JUSTICE ::
Answer: actor : entertainment
The relationship is 'X's primary professional role or purpose is to provide Y.' A judge's fundamental duty is to uphold and administer justice. Analogously, an actor's primary professional purpose is to provide entertainment to an audience.
MARATHON : ENDURANCE::
Answer: sprint : speed
The relationship is 'X is an event or activity characterized by requiring Y.' A marathon is a long-distance running race that primarily tests a runner's endurance. Similarly, a sprint is a short, fast race that primarily tests a runner's speed.
CONGRATULATION : SUCCESS ::
Answer: condolence : sorrow
The relationship is 'X is an expression or sentiment offered in response to Y.' Congratulations are expressions of praise or good wishes offered to someone for their success. In the same way, condolences are expressions of sympathy offered to someone experiencing sorrow or grief.