Verbal Flashcards

dilemma : difficult ::

Answer: reek : unpleasant

The analogy 'dilemma : difficult' establishes a relationship where the first word (a noun) inherently possesses the quality described by the second word (an adjective). A dilemma is by definition a difficult problem or situation. Similarly, 'reek : unpleasant' follows this pattern, as a reek is inherently an unpleasant smell.

loathe : despise ::

Answer: scarce : meager

The analogy 'loathe : despise' demonstrates a synonym relationship, where both verbs mean to feel intense dislike or hatred. Following this pattern, 'scarce : meager' also presents a pair of synonyms. Both words describe something as being in short supply, insufficient, or scanty.

decrease : increase ::

Answer: shallow : deep

The analogy 'decrease : increase' establishes an antonym relationship, where the two words have opposite meanings. To decrease is the opposite of to increase. Similarly, 'shallow : deep' presents a pair of antonyms, as shallow is the opposite of deep in terms of vertical extent.

apple : tree ::

Answer: egg : chicken

The analogy 'apple : tree' describes a 'product : source' relationship, where an apple is a fruit that grows on a tree. Following this pattern, 'egg : chicken' represents a similar relationship. An egg is a product that comes from a chicken.

Persuade : convinced ::

Answer: heal : cured

The analogy 'Persuade : convinced' illustrates a 'verb : resulting state/adjective' relationship; the act of persuading leads to someone being convinced. Similarly, 'heal : cured' follows this structure. The act of healing leads to a state of being cured.

Procrastinate : delay ::

Answer: abbreviate : shorten

The analogy 'Procrastinate : delay' shows a synonym relationship, where both verbs mean to put off or postpone an action. Following this pattern, 'abbreviate : shorten' also consists of two verbs that are synonymous. To abbreviate means to shorten something.

Olive press : olive ::

Answer: churn : milk

The analogy 'Olive press : olive' describes a 'tool/machine : raw material it processes' relationship; an olive press is used to process olives. Similarly, a 'churn : milk' fits this pattern. A churn is a machine used to process milk, typically to make butter.

Smuggle : transport ::

Answer: eavesdrop : listen

The analogy 'Smuggle : transport' describes a 'specific, often illicit, manner : general action' relationship. To smuggle is to transport something illegally or secretly. Similarly, 'eavesdrop : listen' follows this pattern, as to eavesdrop is to listen secretly or without permission.

Leaves : forest ::

Answer: Sails : fleet

The analogy 'Leaves : forest' establishes a 'part : collection/group' relationship, where many individual leaves collectively form a forest. Similarly, 'Sails : fleet' fits this pattern, as many individual sails are components of a fleet of ships.

border : country

Answer: frame : picture

The analogy 'border : country' describes a 'boundary/enclosure : what it encloses' relationship, where a border defines the perimeter of a country. Similarly, 'frame : picture' follows this pattern. A frame encloses and defines the boundary of a picture.

freeze : solid

Answer: melt : liquid

The analogy 'freeze : solid' describes a 'process : resulting state' relationship, where freezing is the process that causes something to become solid. Following this pattern, 'melt : liquid' also fits. Melting is the process that causes something to become liquid.