Exercise :: Analogies - Type 6
Choose the pair that best represents a similar relationship to the one expressed in the original pair of words.
| 1. | MONK : DEVOTION |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: Devotion is characteristic of a monk; wanderlust is characteristic of a rover.
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| 2. | SLAPSTICK : LAUGHTER |
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Answer: Option E Explanation: Slapstick results in laughter; horror results in fear.
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| 3. | VERVE : ENTHUSIASM |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: Verve and enthusiasm are synonyms; devotion and reverence are synonyms.
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| 4. | SPY : CLANDESTINE |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: A spy acts in a clandestine manner; an accountant acts in a meticulous manner.
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| 5. | COBBLER : SHOE |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: A cobbler makes and repairs shoes; a contractor builds and repairs buildings.
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