Analogies - SSAT Middle Level Verbal
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Ship is to fleet as .
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Ship is to fleet as .
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A group of ships is called a "fleet," so we need to pick out an answer choice in which the second word is a noun describing a group of the first word’s noun. While both “herd is to deer” and “fish is to school” might look like potentially correct answers, “herd is to deer” cannot be the correct answer because a “deer” is not what one calls a group of "herds," but the other way around. A school is what one calls a group of fish, however, just like how a fleet is what one calls a group of ships, so “fish is to school” is the correct answer.
A group of ships is called a "fleet," so we need to pick out an answer choice in which the second word is a noun describing a group of the first word’s noun. While both “herd is to deer” and “fish is to school” might look like potentially correct answers, “herd is to deer” cannot be the correct answer because a “deer” is not what one calls a group of "herds," but the other way around. A school is what one calls a group of fish, however, just like how a fleet is what one calls a group of ships, so “fish is to school” is the correct answer.
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Corpulent is to skinny as comely is to .
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Corpulent is to skinny as comely is to .
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"Corpulent" means fat, so it is an antonym of skinny. In order to solve this analogy you have to determine the best available antonym for comely. "Comely" means cute, so the best antonym is “ugly.”
"Corpulent" means fat, so it is an antonym of skinny. In order to solve this analogy you have to determine the best available antonym for comely. "Comely" means cute, so the best antonym is “ugly.”
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Prudent is to foolish as frivolous is to .
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Prudent is to foolish as frivolous is to .
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"Prudent" and "foolish" are antonyms. (Prudent means using good judgement.) Therefore, you are looking for an antonym of "frivolous" or a synonym of "prudent." "Sensible" fits! None of the other answer selections work.
"Prudent" and "foolish" are antonyms. (Prudent means using good judgement.) Therefore, you are looking for an antonym of "frivolous" or a synonym of "prudent." "Sensible" fits! None of the other answer selections work.
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Grove is to forest as principality is to .
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Grove is to forest as principality is to .
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A "grove" is the name given to a small "forest," a small wooded area. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words could describe a larger "principality." Well, a "principality" is a small, independent nation ruled by a prince. So, the correct answer is "kingdom."
A "grove" is the name given to a small "forest," a small wooded area. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words could describe a larger "principality." Well, a "principality" is a small, independent nation ruled by a prince. So, the correct answer is "kingdom."
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Hippophile is to horses as Grecophile is to .
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Hippophile is to horses as Grecophile is to .
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A “hippophile” is a lover of horses. The prefix "hippo_-"_ is taken from Greek and means related to horses. To solve this analogy, you have to determine what a “Grecophile” is loves. The correct answer is “Greece.” The prefix "Greco_-_" means related to Greece or the Greek people.
A “hippophile” is a lover of horses. The prefix "hippo_-"_ is taken from Greek and means related to horses. To solve this analogy, you have to determine what a “Grecophile” is loves. The correct answer is “Greece.” The prefix "Greco_-_" means related to Greece or the Greek people.
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Molten is to liquid as evaporated is to .
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Molten is to liquid as evaporated is to .
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"Molten" means turned into "liquid" using heat. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine what it is that "evaporation" does. The correct answer is that to be "evaporated" is to be turned into "gas" using heat. Additionally, "fluid" is another word for "liquid"; an "atom" is a basic unit of matter, what everything is made of.
"Molten" means turned into "liquid" using heat. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine what it is that "evaporation" does. The correct answer is that to be "evaporated" is to be turned into "gas" using heat. Additionally, "fluid" is another word for "liquid"; an "atom" is a basic unit of matter, what everything is made of.
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Failure is to displeasing as affection is to .
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Failure is to displeasing as affection is to .
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It is a quality of "failure" that it is "displeasing" (upsetting, not pleasing). So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is a quality of "affection" (love, fondness, caring and liking). The correct answer is that it would usually be "comforting."
It is a quality of "failure" that it is "displeasing" (upsetting, not pleasing). So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is a quality of "affection" (love, fondness, caring and liking). The correct answer is that it would usually be "comforting."
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Study is to honor roll as .
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Study is to honor roll as .
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The correct answer is "rain is to flooding."
This analogy shows a cause/effect relationship. Studying is the cause of being on the honor roll (effect). Rain is the cause of flooding (effect).
The correct answer is "rain is to flooding."
This analogy shows a cause/effect relationship. Studying is the cause of being on the honor roll (effect). Rain is the cause of flooding (effect).
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Delighted is to revel as sullen is to .
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Delighted is to revel as sullen is to .
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When one is delighted, he/she often revels, or acts in a merry way. The correct answer will demonstrate a similar relationship between mood and action. When one is "sullen," meaning sad and gloomy, he/she might often "broods," or agonizes.
When one is delighted, he/she often revels, or acts in a merry way. The correct answer will demonstrate a similar relationship between mood and action. When one is "sullen," meaning sad and gloomy, he/she might often "broods," or agonizes.
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Calculus is to mathematics as chemistry is to .
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Calculus is to mathematics as chemistry is to .
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"Calculus" is a type of mathematics, so to solve this analogy you have to determine to which of these subjects chemistry belongs. The correct answer is “science.”
"Calculus" is a type of mathematics, so to solve this analogy you have to determine to which of these subjects chemistry belongs. The correct answer is “science.”
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Mouse is to rodent as possum is to .
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Mouse is to rodent as possum is to .
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“Mice” belong to the group “rodent,” which include gnawing animals that have constantly growing incisors. A “possum” belongs to the group “marsupial,” which include animals that carry their babies in a pouch over the stomach. To further help you, a "pest" is something that is a nuissance.
“Mice” belong to the group “rodent,” which include gnawing animals that have constantly growing incisors. A “possum” belongs to the group “marsupial,” which include animals that carry their babies in a pouch over the stomach. To further help you, a "pest" is something that is a nuissance.
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Pungent is to olfactory as bright is to .
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Pungent is to olfactory as bright is to .
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“Pungent” means strong-smelling and “olfactory” means related to the sense of smell. So something that is "pungent" is detected by your "olfactory" sense. Similarly, something that is “bright” is detected by your “visual” sense.
“Pungent” means strong-smelling and “olfactory” means related to the sense of smell. So something that is "pungent" is detected by your "olfactory" sense. Similarly, something that is “bright” is detected by your “visual” sense.
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Waltz is to dance as jazz is to .
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Waltz is to dance as jazz is to .
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A “waltz” is a type of “dance,” just as "jazz" is a type of "music." To clarify the other terms, “repetition” is the act of doing things over and over again; a "symphony" is a long musical composition.
A “waltz” is a type of “dance,” just as "jazz" is a type of "music." To clarify the other terms, “repetition” is the act of doing things over and over again; a "symphony" is a long musical composition.
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Singer is to choir as player is to .
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Singer is to choir as player is to .
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This analogy shows a part to whole relationship.
A singer is part of a larger unit (the choir).
The correct answer is "player is to team." A player is part of a team (the team being the whole).
This analogy shows a part to whole relationship.
A singer is part of a larger unit (the choir).
The correct answer is "player is to team." A player is part of a team (the team being the whole).
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Fathom is to understand as prudent is to .
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Fathom is to understand as prudent is to .
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"Fathom" is a synonym of understand, so to solve this analogy you need to determine the best available synonym for prudent. "Prudent" means sensible and careful. For clarification, "foolhardy" means stupid or foolish; "deplorable" describes a person or action deserving of disdain.
"Fathom" is a synonym of understand, so to solve this analogy you need to determine the best available synonym for prudent. "Prudent" means sensible and careful. For clarification, "foolhardy" means stupid or foolish; "deplorable" describes a person or action deserving of disdain.
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Notorious is to infamous as rancid is to .
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Notorious is to infamous as rancid is to .
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"Notorious" and "infamous" are synonyms that both describe someone or something famous for the wrong reasons. To solve this analogy you have to find the best available synonym for rancid. "Rancid" means rotten or gross.
"Notorious" and "infamous" are synonyms that both describe someone or something famous for the wrong reasons. To solve this analogy you have to find the best available synonym for rancid. "Rancid" means rotten or gross.
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Placate is to appease as arid is to .
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Placate is to appease as arid is to .
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"Placate" and "appease" are synonyms that both mean to pacify or satisfy somebody. To solve this analogy you have to determine which of these answer choices is the best synonym of arid. "Arid" means very dry.
"Placate" and "appease" are synonyms that both mean to pacify or satisfy somebody. To solve this analogy you have to determine which of these answer choices is the best synonym of arid. "Arid" means very dry.
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Belligerent is to aggressive as deficient is to .
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Belligerent is to aggressive as deficient is to .
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"Belligerent" is a synonym of "aggressive," so to solve this analogy you have to determine the best available synonym for deficient. To be "deficient" in something is to be lacking. For clarification, "miserly" describes someone who is not generous; "portentous" means arrogant or self-important.
"Belligerent" is a synonym of "aggressive," so to solve this analogy you have to determine the best available synonym for deficient. To be "deficient" in something is to be lacking. For clarification, "miserly" describes someone who is not generous; "portentous" means arrogant or self-important.
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Voracious is to greedy as slovenly is to .
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Voracious is to greedy as slovenly is to .
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"Voracious" means greedy, having a large appetite. "Voracious" and "greedy" are synonyms, so to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these answer choices is a synonym of "slovenly." The correct answer is "messy." "Slovenly" means having a messy and dirty appearance.
"Voracious" means greedy, having a large appetite. "Voracious" and "greedy" are synonyms, so to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these answer choices is a synonym of "slovenly." The correct answer is "messy." "Slovenly" means having a messy and dirty appearance.
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Pristine is to clean as parched is to .
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Pristine is to clean as parched is to .
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"Pristine" means completely spotless, immaculate, totally clean without any mess. So, "pristine" and "clean" are synonyms. Which of these words is a synonym of "parched?" The correct answer is "dry," because "parched" means dried out due to heat and lack of water.
"Pristine" means completely spotless, immaculate, totally clean without any mess. So, "pristine" and "clean" are synonyms. Which of these words is a synonym of "parched?" The correct answer is "dry," because "parched" means dried out due to heat and lack of water.
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