1. PHILATELIST : STAMPS 1. PHILATELIST : STAMPS
a.
a. philanthropist : lovesphilanthropist : loves b.
b. philologist : languagesphilologist : languages c.
c. numismatist : coinsnumismatist : coins d.
d. philistine : sealsphilistine : seals e.
e. philosopher : wisdomphilosopher : wisdom 2. EXPEDITION : PURPOSE 2. EXPEDITION : PURPOSE
a.
a. voyage : discoveryvoyage : discovery b.
b. examination : scoreexamination : score c.
c. archery : targetarchery : target d.
d. wrongdoing : punishmentwrongdoing : punishment e.
e. journey : destination journey : destination 3. DRY : SOAKED
3. DRY : SOAKED a.
a. desert : oasisdesert : oasis b.
b. air : moistureair : moisture c.
c. arid : parchedarid : parched d.
d. anhydrous : saturatedanhydrous : saturated e.
e. teetotal : alcoholteetotal : alcohol 4. HISTRIONIC : THEATER 4. HISTRIONIC : THEATER
a.
a. olden : dramaolden : drama b.
b. forensic : courtforensic : court c.
c. harmonic : orchestraharmonic : orchestra d.
d. halcyon : operahalcyon : opera e.
e. dramatic : stagedramatic : stage 5. HANDS : CLUTCH 5. HANDS : CLUTCH
a.
a. throat : coughthroat : cough b.
b. feet : acceleratefeet : accelerate c.
c. speech : stammerspeech : stammer d.
d. tongue : swallowtongue : swallow e.
e. eyes : blinkeyes : blink
6. THESIS : PROPOSITIONS 6. THESIS : PROPOSITIONS
a.
a. book : chaptersbook : chapters b.
b. encyclopedia : premisesencyclopedia : premises c.
c. composition : paragraphscomposition : paragraphs d.
d. poem : versespoem : verses e.
e. dissertation : ideasdissertation : ideas 7. OPHTHALMOLOGIST : EYES 7. OPHTHALMOLOGIST : EYES
a.
a. psychologist : brainpsychologist : brain b.
b. archaeologist : manarchaeologist : man c.
c. dermatologist : skindermatologist : skin
GRE TEST PREPARATION - VERBAL ANALOGIES GRE TEST PREPARATION - VERBAL ANALOGIES
8. FROWN : DISAPPROBATION 8. FROWN : DISAPPROBATION
a.
a. chortle : sorrowchortle : sorrow b.
b. glower : angerglower : anger c.
c. snicker : respectsnicker : respect d.
d. whisper : confidentialitywhisper : confidentiality e.
e. guffaw : circumlocutionguffaw : circumlocution 9. HOURGLASS : CHRONOMETER 9. HOURGLASS : CHRONOMETER
a.
a. parachute : helicopterparachute : helicopter b.
b. month : almanacmonth : almanac c.
c. watch : clockwatch : clock d.
d. sand : wheelsand : wheel e.
e. abacus : calculatorabacus : calculator 10. ISLET : CONTINENT 10. ISLET : CONTINENT
a.
a. pond : oceanpond : ocean b.
b. aiglet : laceaiglet : lace c.
c. agnail : nailagnail : nail d.
d. excessive : restrainedexcessive : restrained e.
e. water : landwater : land
11. EPHEMERAL : ETERNITY 11. EPHEMERAL : ETERNITY
a.
a. perfunctory : superficialityperfunctory : superficiality b.
b. scrupulous : punctilioscrupulous : punctilio c.
c. apocryphal : authenticityapocryphal : authenticity d.
d. ubiquitous : omnipresenceubiquitous : omnipresence e.
e. pusillanimous : permanencepusillanimous : permanence 12. INNOCUOUS : HARMLESS
12. INNOCUOUS : HARMLESS a.
a. deleterious : healthydeleterious : healthy b.
b. incongruous : harmoniousincongruous : harmonious c.
c. indolent : assiduousindolent : assiduous d.
d. insipid : tastefulinsipid : tasteful e.
e. ingenuous : artlessingenuous : artless 13. FOND : DOTING
13. FOND : DOTING a.
a. tender : lovingtender : loving b.
b. ingenious : sillyingenious : silly c.
c. omnipotent : feebleomnipotent : feeble d.
d. moist : drenchedmoist : drenched e.
e. fanatic : zealousfanatic : zealous 14. CARAVAN : TRAVELERS 14. CARAVAN : TRAVELERS
a.
a. company : merchantscompany : merchants b.
b. train : wagonstrain : wagons c.
15. DISLIKE : ANTIPATHY 15. DISLIKE : ANTIPATHY
a.
a. empathy : apathyempathy : apathy b.
b. disavowal : aversiondisavowal : aversion c.
c. hate : sympathyhate : sympathy d.
d. fear : phobiafear : phobia e.
e. abhorrence : maniaabhorrence : mania 16. POUND : WEIGHT
16. POUND : WEIGHT a.
a. crush : shapecrush : shape b.
b. money : loadmoney : load c.
c. ounce : timeounce : time d.
d. light year : distancelight year : distance e.
e. scale : massscale : mass 17. SURVEYOR : TRANSIT 17. SURVEYOR : TRANSIT
a.
a. artist : studioartist : studio b.
b. astronomer : kaleidoscopeastronomer : kaleidoscope c.
c. druggist : pharmacydruggist : pharmacy d.
d. surgeon : syringesurgeon : syringe e.
e. butcher : cleaverbutcher : cleaver 18. RUNG : LADDER 18. RUNG : LADDER
a.
a. alarm : clockalarm : clock b.
b. flight : floorflight : floor c.
c. stair : stepstair : step d.
d. link : chainlink : chain e.
e. ascent : mountainascent : mountain 19. CELLAR : WINE
19. CELLAR : WINE a.
a. ocean : waterocean : water b.
b. kernel : cornkernel : corn c.
c. refinery : oilrefinery : oil d.
d. silo : grainsilo : grain e.
e. husk : ricehusk : rice 20. EMPLOYEE : WAGES 20. EMPLOYEE : WAGES
a.
a. composer : symphonycomposer : symphony b.
b. worker : jobsworker : jobs c.
c. negotiator : conflictsnegotiator : conflicts d.
d. scholar : booksscholar : books e.
e. entrepreneur : profitsentrepreneur : profits 21. SYLLABLE : ELISION
21. SYLLABLE : ELISION a.
a. note : musicnote : music b.
b. key : pianokey : piano c.
c. number : divisionnumber : division d.
d. letter : contractionletter : contraction e.
e. word : clauseword : clause
22. BIGOT : PREJUDICED 22. BIGOT : PREJUDICED
a.
a. zealot : fanaticalzealot : fanatical b.
b. adversary : pessimisticadversary : pessimistic c.
c. braggart : rashbraggart : rash d.
d. recluse : lazyrecluse : lazy e.
e. ascetic : indulgentascetic : indulgent 23. TRUNCATE : CONE 23. TRUNCATE : CONE
a.
a. circumscribe : pyramidcircumscribe : pyramid b.
b. behead : personbehead : person c.
c. hibernate : animalhibernate : animal d.
d. disseminate : seeddisseminate : seed e.
e. rotate : cylinderrotate : cylinder 24. PEAK : MOUNTAIN 24. PEAK : MOUNTAIN
a.
a. vertex : trianglevertex : triangle b.
b. length : wavelength : wave c.
c. slope : valleyslope : valley d.
d. apex : coneapex : cone e.
e. edge : plateauedge : plateau 25. ITINERARY : TRAVELER 25. ITINERARY : TRAVELER
a.
a. logbook : oratorlogbook : orator b.
b. voyage : astronautvoyage : astronaut c.
c. expedition : explorerexpedition : explorer d.
d. excursion : touristexcursion : tourist e.
e. diary : scientistdiary : scientist 26. SMELL : OLFACTORY 26. SMELL : OLFACTORY
a.
a. movement : voluntarymovement : voluntary b.
b. hearing : tympanichearing : tympanic c.
c. touch : parietaltouch : parietal d.
d. taste : gustatorytaste : gustatory e.
e. vision : astigmaticvision : astigmatic 27. IMPECCABLE : FAULT 27. IMPECCABLE : FAULT
a.
a. implacable : attackimplacable : attack b.
b. implausible : moneyimplausible : money c.
c. impregnable : causeimpregnable : cause d.
d. immutable : changeimmutable : change e.
e. impecunious : passionimpecunious : passion 28. LABYRINTH : MAZE
28. LABYRINTH : MAZE a.
a. dilemma : hypothesisdilemma : hypothesis b.
b. heresy : mysteryheresy : mystery c.
c. passage : doctrinepassage : doctrine d.
d. enigma : riddleenigma : riddle e.
29. EMBEZZLE : TRUST 29. EMBEZZLE : TRUST
a.
a. admonish : cautionadmonish : caution b.
b. plagiarize : rightplagiarize : right c.
c. adjudge : beliefadjudge : belief d.
d. adulterate : faithadulterate : faith e.
e. perjure : oathperjure : oath 30. VEIN : BLOOD 30. VEIN : BLOOD
a.
a. duct : waterduct : water b.
b. pump : heartpump : heart c.
c. kidney : urinekidney : urine d.
d. compressor : aircompressor : air e.
e. liver : bileliver : bile 31. SHOAL : FISH 31. SHOAL : FISH
a.
a. apiary : beesapiary : bees b.
b. aerie : eaglesaerie : eagles c.
c. gaggle : geesegaggle : geese d.
d. drake : ducksdrake : ducks e.
e. gobble : turkeysgobble : turkeys 32. LAMENTATION : KILLJOY 32. LAMENTATION : KILLJOY
a.
a. abandonment : diehardabandonment : diehard b.
b. sophistication : scarecrowsophistication : scarecrow c.
c. disloyalty : turncoatdisloyalty : turncoat d.
d. accusation : scapegoataccusation : scapegoat e.
e. caution : daredevilcaution : daredevil 33. DOVE : PEACE
33. DOVE : PEACE a.
a. eagle : wareagle : war b.
b. insignia : nationinsignia : nation c.
c. flag : victoryflag : victory d.
d. laurel : libertylaurel : liberty e.
e. scale : justicescale : justice 34. IMPETUOUS : CAUTION 34. IMPETUOUS : CAUTION
a.
a. arduous : actionarduous : action b.
b. impassive : respectimpassive : respect c.
c. excessive : moderationexcessive : moderation d.
d. ingenuous : trustingenuous : trust e.
e. fatuous : inanityfatuous : inanity 35. ELEGY : PAEAN 35. ELEGY : PAEAN
a.
a. lamentation : joylamentation : joy b.
b. euphemism : expressioneuphemism : expression c.
c. eulogy : praiseeulogy : praise d.
d. benediction : blessingbenediction : blessing e.
e. threnody : songthrenody : song
36. SCULPTOR : ATELIER 36. SCULPTOR : ATELIER
a.
a. miner : mineralminer : mineral b.
b. lawyer : agreementlawyer : agreement c.
c. lyrist : lyriclyrist : lyric d.
d. physician : infirmaryphysician : infirmary e.
e. painter : easelpainter : easel 37. COVEY : PARTRIDGES 37. COVEY : PARTRIDGES
a.
a. gander : geesegander : geese b.
b. pride : lionspride : lions c.
c. aviary : birdsaviary : birds d.
d. cote : pigeonscote : pigeons e.
e. twitter : swallowstwitter : swallows 38. URSINE : BEAR
38. URSINE : BEAR a.
a. porcine : porcupineporcine : porcupine b.
b. vulpine : vulturevulpine : vulture c.
c. equine : endureequine : endure d.
d. asinine : yieldasinine : yield e.
e. aquiline : eagleaquiline : eagle 49. SONNETEER : SONNETS 49. SONNETEER : SONNETS
a.
a. author : pagesauthor : pages b.
b. mason : bricksmason : bricks c.
c. choreographer : balletschoreographer : ballets d.
d. architect : mapsarchitect : maps e.
e. cartographer : buildingscartographer : buildings 50. URBANE : SUAVE
50. URBANE : SUAVE a.
a. tempestuous : calmtempestuous : calm b.
b. pedestrian : prosaicpedestrian : prosaic c.
c. rustic : sophisticatedrustic : sophisticated d.
d. boorish : courteousboorish : courteous e.
e. urban : ruralurban : rural 51. WHIMPER : WHINE 51. WHIMPER : WHINE
a.
a. scream : shoutscream : shout b.
b. strut : walkstrut : walk c.
c. wail : crywail : cry d.
d. murmur : speakmurmur : speak e.
e. mumble : talkmumble : talk
42. BAROMETER : PRESSURE 42. BAROMETER : PRESSURE
a.
a. tachometer : tensiontachometer : tension b.
b. barrator : urgencybarrator : urgency c.
c. barretter : intensitybarretter : intensity d.
d. odometer : distanceodometer : distance e.
43. INCANDESCENT : GLOW 43. INCANDESCENT : GLOW
a.
a. evanescent : fadeevanescent : fade b.
b. amorphous : heatamorphous : heat c.
c. iridescent : disappeariridescent : disappear d.
d. stagnant : movestagnant : move e.
e. ephemeral : persistephemeral : persist 44. EFFUSIVE : DEMONSTRATIVE 44. EFFUSIVE : DEMONSTRATIVE
a.
a. downcast : dejecteddowncast : dejected b.
b. gushing : throttledgushing : throttled c.
c. pouring : chokedpouring : choked d.
d. theoretical : experimentaltheoretical : experimental e.
e. effective : defectiveeffective : defective 45. BRITTLE : BREAK
45. BRITTLE : BREAK a.
a. pliable : compresspliable : compress b.
b. futile : separatefutile : separate c.
c. fertile : crushfertile : crush d.
d. flexible : bendflexible : bend e.
e. ductile : divideductile : divide 46. SPEECH : ORATOR 46. SPEECH : ORATOR
a.
a. journal : librarian journal : librarian b.
b. sermon : ministersermon : minister c.
c. evidence : caseevidence : case d.
d. alibi : criminalalibi : criminal e.
e. lecture : subjectlecture : subject
47. SANCTUARY : PROTECTION 47. SANCTUARY : PROTECTION
a.
a. hospice : storagehospice : storage b.
b. fortress : defensefortress : defense c.
c. receptacle : treatmentreceptacle : treatment d.
d. asylum : distributionasylum : distribution e.
e. reservoir : shelterreservoir : shelter 48. ELEPHANT : HERBIVOROUS 48. ELEPHANT : HERBIVOROUS
a.
a. vegetarian : omnivorousvegetarian : omnivorous b.
b. dog : caninedog : canine c.
c. tiger : carnivoroustiger : carnivorous d.
d. quadruped : proboscisquadruped : proboscis e.
e. snail : molluscsnail : mollusc
49. EXTEMPORE : PREPARATION 49. EXTEMPORE : PREPARATION
a.
a. permeable : readinesspermeable : readiness b.
b. expert : practiceexpert : practice c.
c. offhand : proliferationoffhand : proliferation d.
d. fluent : eloquencefluent : eloquence e.
e. impromptu : rehearsalimpromptu : rehearsal
50. SOUND : DECIBEL 50. SOUND : DECIBEL
a.
a. energy : powerenergy : power b.
b. angle : degreeangle : degree c.
c. heat : temperatureheat : temperature d.
d. waves : volumewaves : volume e.
e. chord : vocalchord : vocal 51. SIDEREAL : STAR 51. SIDEREAL : STAR
a.
a. arboreal : asteroidarboreal : asteroid b.
b. apocryphal : planetapocryphal : planet c.
c. ephemeral : meteorephemeral : meteor d.
d. surreal : sunsurreal : sun e.
e. terrestrial : earthterrestrial : earth 52. RETICENCE : RESERVED 52. RETICENCE : RESERVED
a.
a. opulence : impoverishedopulence : impoverished b.
b. loquacity : silentloquacity : silent c.
c. integrity : mendaciousintegrity : mendacious d.
d. corpulence : stoutcorpulence : stout e.
e. penury : wealthypenury : wealthy 53. FELDSPAR : MINERAL 53. FELDSPAR : MINERAL
a.
a. geognosy : rockgeognosy : rock b.
b. cumulonimbus : cloudcumulonimbus : cloud c.
c. magma : lavamagma : lava d.
d. chemical : crystalchemical : crystal e.
e. road : tarroad : tar 54. EXTRICATE : FREE 54. EXTRICATE : FREE
a.
a. hone : sharphone : sharp b.
b. acclaim : independentacclaim : independent c.
c. abridge : longabridge : long d.
d. expedite : slowexpedite : slow e.
e. debilitate : strongdebilitate : strong 55. APATHY : INDIFFERENCE 55. APATHY : INDIFFERENCE
a.
a. reticence : verbosityreticence : verbosity b.
b. vacillation : steadfastnessvacillation : steadfastness c.
c. anathema : curseanathema : curse d.
d. penury : opulencepenury : opulence e.
e. indolence : industryindolence : industry 56. NULLIFY : INVALID 56. NULLIFY : INVALID
a.
a. vilify : famousvilify : famous b.
b. rectify : rightrectify : right c.
c. exemplify : happyexemplify : happy d.
d. mollify : modelmollify : model e.
57. HAUGHTY : ARROGANCE 57. HAUGHTY : ARROGANCE
a.
a. dauntless : cowardicedauntless : cowardice b.
b. spiteful : malicespiteful : malice c.
c. mendacious : honestymendacious : honesty d.
d. fastidious : braveryfastidious : bravery e.
e. impecunious : benevolenceimpecunious : benevolence 58. TERRESTRIAL : LAND
58. TERRESTRIAL : LAND a.
a. aerial : gasaerial : gas b.
b. aquatic : liquidaquatic : liquid c.
c. sidereal : bankssidereal : banks d.
d. arboreal : treesarboreal : trees e.
e. amphibious : shoresamphibious : shores 59. PRIDE : LIONS
59. PRIDE : LIONS a.
a. aviary : birdsaviary : birds b.
b. gander : geesegander : geese c.
c. cote : pigeonscote : pigeons d.
d. covey : partridgescovey : partridges e.
e. twitter : swallowstwitter : swallows 60. KILN : BRICKS
60. KILN : BRICKS a.
a. extruder : plasticsextruder : plastics b.
b. oven : cakesoven : cakes c.
c. silo : cropssilo : crops d.
d. factory : tilesfactory : tiles e.
e. furnace : metalsfurnace : metals 61. SIEVE : SIFT
61. SIEVE : SIFT a.
a. crowbar : prycrowbar : pry b.
b. needle : separateneedle : separate c.
c. mortar : pestlemortar : pestle d.
d. spanner : severspanner : sever e.
e. chisel : hammerchisel : hammer 62. COTE : PIGEON 62. COTE : PIGEON
a.
a. eyrie : eagleeyrie : eagle b.
b. shoal : fishshoal : fish c.
c. peace : dovepeace : dove d.
d. apiary : birdapiary : bird e.
e. aviary : beeaviary : bee 63. RIBALD : DECENT 63. RIBALD : DECENT
a.
a. equivocal : ambiguousequivocal : ambiguous b.
b. ingenious : cleveringenious : clever c.
c. deleterious : harmfuldeleterious : harmful d.
d. parsimonious : magnanimousparsimonious : magnanimous e.
e. ephemeral : fleetingephemeral : fleeting
64. PARASITE : MISTLETOE 64. PARASITE : MISTLETOE
a.
a. aerie : eagleaerie : eagle b.
b. saprophyte : mallardsaprophyte : mallard c.
c. marsupial : kangaroomarsupial : kangaroo d.
d. scavenger : carrionscavenger : carrion e.
e. fungus : marigoldfungus : marigold 65. CALF : VEAL
65. CALF : VEAL a.
a. deer : venisondeer : venison b.
b. muscle : hornmuscle : horn c.
c. cub : foxcub : fox d.
d. sheep : ramsheep : ram e.
e. joey : kangaroo joey : kangaroo 66. BURROW : RABBIT 66. BURROW : RABBIT
a.
a. nest : thrushnest : thrush b.
b. cage : birdcage : bird c.
c. desert : cameldesert : camel d.
d. shell : snailshell : snail e.
e. shed : cowshed : cow 67. BOTANIST : PETUNIA 67. BOTANIST : PETUNIA
a.
a. biologist : energybiologist : energy b.
b. geologist : gypsumgeologist : gypsum c.
c. physicist : matterphysicist : matter d.
d. numismatist : coinnumismatist : coin e.
e. zoologist : periwinklezoologist : periwinkle
68. PHILANTHROPIST : BENEVOLENCE 68. PHILANTHROPIST : BENEVOLENCE
a.
a. misogynist : blasphemymisogynist : blasphemy b.
b. philatelist : benedictionphilatelist : benediction c.
c. altruist : generosityaltruist : generosity d.
d. optimist : quintessenceoptimist : quintessence e.
e. pessimist : providencepessimist : providence 69. RIVER : SILT
69. RIVER : SILT a.
a. glacier : detritusglacier : detritus b.
b. rain : acidrain : acid c.
c. volcano : magmavolcano : magma d.
d. stream : saltstream : salt e.
e. geyser : steamgeyser : steam 70. SOLO : MUSIC 70. SOLO : MUSIC
a.
a. sonata : operasonata : opera b.
b. monopoly : trademonopoly : trade c.
c. monologue : dramamonologue : drama d.
d. soliloquy : paradesoliloquy : parade e.
ANSWER KEY
ANSWER KEY
1.
1. A philatelist collects stamps and aA philatelist collects stamps and a numismatist collects coins.
numismatist collects coins. 2.
2. An expedition is a journey or voyageAn expedition is a journey or voyage with a definite purpose.
with a definite purpose. 3.
3. Dry and soaked are opposite inDry and soaked are opposite in meaning. Anhydrous and saturated are meaning. Anhydrous and saturated are also antonyms. Importantly, anhydrous also antonyms. Importantly, anhydrous means "lack of water" or dry, where means "lack of water" or dry, where assaturated means "soaked".
assaturated means "soaked". 4.
4. Histrionic means "suitable for acting orHistrionic means "suitable for acting or the theater." Similarly, forensic means the theater." Similarly, forensic means "suitable to debate or a court of
"suitable to debate or a court of law."law." 5.
5. Here, it is the relationship between theHere, it is the relationship between the body part and the action it can perform. body part and the action it can perform. With your hands, you can clutch. With With your hands, you can clutch. With your eyes, you can blink.
your eyes, you can blink. 6.
6. A thesis is based on propositions thatA thesis is based on propositions that one attempts to formally prove. A one attempts to formally prove. A dissertation is based on ideas that one dissertation is based on ideas that one attempts to formally convey.
attempts to formally convey. 7.
7. The relationship here is about doctorsThe relationship here is about doctors and what they specialize in. The and what they specialize in. The ophthalmologist treats disorders of the ophthalmologist treats disorders of the eyes and the dermatologist treats eyes and the dermatologist treats diseases of the skin.
diseases of the skin. 8.
8. Frown implies knitting the brows toFrown implies knitting the brows to express disapprobation (or express disapprobation (or disapproval). Glower implies scowling disapproval). Glower implies scowling to express anger. Note that whisper, to express anger. Note that whisper, chortle, snicker and guffaw all involve chortle, snicker and guffaw all involve sounds.
sounds. 9.
9. The hourglass was used for measuringThe hourglass was used for measuring time in olden days, whereas a time in olden days, whereas a chronometer (watch / clock) is used chronometer (watch / clock) is used today. Similarly, the abacus was used today. Similarly, the abacus was used for calculations in olden days, whereas for calculations in olden days, whereas a calculator is used today.
a calculator is used today. 10.
10. An islet is a small piece of landAn islet is a small piece of land (surrounded by water) and a continent (surrounded by water) and a continent is a large mass of land. Similarly, a pond is a large mass of land. Similarly, a pond is a small body of water and an ocean is is a small body of water and an ocean is a large mass of water.
a large mass of water. 11.
11. Ephemeral is an adjective meaningEphemeral is an adjective meaning "short-lived." Eternity is a noun "short-lived." Eternity is a noun meaning "infinite time." We are seeking meaning "infinite time." We are seeking opposites in meaning. Apocryphal is an opposites in meaning. Apocryphal is an
Authenticity is a noun meaning Authenticity is a noun meaning "genuine."
"genuine." 12.
12. Innocuous and harmless are synonyms.Innocuous and harmless are synonyms. Similarly, ingenuous and artless are Similarly, ingenuous and artless are synonyms.
synonyms. 13.
13. Doting is "passionately fond," and thusDoting is "passionately fond," and thus differs from fond in its degree of differs from fond in its degree of intensity. Similarly, drenched is "totally intensity. Similarly, drenched is "totally wet," and thus differs from moist in wet," and thus differs from moist in terms of degree of wetness.
terms of degree of wetness. 14.
14. A caravan of travelers signifies humansA caravan of travelers signifies humans moving together in a procession. A moving together in a procession. A similar relationship exists in the case of similar relationship exists in the case of a cavalcade of pilgrims.
a cavalcade of pilgrims. 15.
15. A strong dislike is termed antipathy.A strong dislike is termed antipathy. Similarly, an extreme irrational fear is Similarly, an extreme irrational fear is termed phobia.
termed phobia. 16.
16. Pound is a measure of weight. Similarly,Pound is a measure of weight. Similarly, light year is a measure of distance light year is a measure of distance (typically, astronomical distances). A (typically, astronomical distances). A light year is the distance light travels in light year is the distance light travels in one year, which is about six million one year, which is about six million million miles.
million miles. 17.
17. A surveyor uses a transit (measuringA surveyor uses a transit (measuring instrument) as a tool. A butcher uses a instrument) as a tool. A butcher uses a cleaver (chopping instrument) as a tool. cleaver (chopping instrument) as a tool. 18.
18. Just as a rung (crossbar) is a part of aJust as a rung (crossbar) is a part of a ladder, a link (loop or ring) is a part of a ladder, a link (loop or ring) is a part of a chain.
chain. 19.
19. A cellar is a room for storing wine.A cellar is a room for storing wine. Similarly, a silo is a chamber for storing Similarly, a silo is a chamber for storing grain.
grain. 20.
20. An An employee employee works works for for wages.wages. Similarly, an entrepreneur works for Similarly, an entrepreneur works for profits.
profits. 21.
21. The suppression of a syllable during theThe suppression of a syllable during the pronunciation of a word is termed pronunciation of a word is termed elision. The suppression of a letter elision. The suppression of a letter during the writing of a word is termed during the writing of a word is termed contraction.
contraction. 22.
22. A bigot is a person who is prejudicedA bigot is a person who is prejudiced and intolerant to differing views. and intolerant to differing views. Similarly, a zealot is a person who is Similarly, a zealot is a person who is fanatical in support of a cause.
fanatical in support of a cause. 23.
23. When you truncate a cone, you cut theWhen you truncate a cone, you cut the end off. When you behead a person, end off. When you behead a person,
24.
24. Peak is the pointed top of a mountain.Peak is the pointed top of a mountain. Similarly, apex is the pointed tip of a Similarly, apex is the pointed tip of a cone.
cone. 25.
25. Itinerary of a traveler maintains aItinerary of a traveler maintains a record of the places on a journey. Diary record of the places on a journey. Diary of a scientist maintains a record of the of a scientist maintains a record of the experiments during the research.
experiments during the research. 26.
26. Olfactory is the adjective that meansOlfactory is the adjective that means "concerned with sense of smell." "concerned with sense of smell." Gustatory is the adjective that means Gustatory is the adjective that means "concerned with sense of taste."
"concerned with sense of taste." 27.
27. Impeccable Impeccable means means without without fault.fault. Immutable means without change. Immutable means without change. 28.
28. A labyrinth is a maze or a network ofA labyrinth is a maze or a network of winding passages. An enigma is a riddle winding passages. An enigma is a riddle or puzzle.
or puzzle. 29.
29. Embezzle is to appropriate fraudulentlyEmbezzle is to appropriate fraudulently when holding in trust. Similarly, perjure when holding in trust. Similarly, perjure is to testify falsely when under oath. is to testify falsely when under oath. 30.
30. Just as a vein carries blood, a ductJust as a vein carries blood, a duct carries water.
carries water. 31.
31. Shoal is the collective noun for fish.Shoal is the collective noun for fish. Similarly, gaggle is the collective noun Similarly, gaggle is the collective noun for geese. Note that aerie (also spelt for geese. Note that aerie (also spelt aery) is the nest that eagles build high aery) is the nest that eagles build high up. Apiary is the place where bees are up. Apiary is the place where bees are kept. Drake is the masculine of duck. kept. Drake is the masculine of duck. Gobble refers to the
Gobble refers to the gurgling sound thatgurgling sound that turkeys make.
turkeys make. 32.
32. Lamentation (or expression of grief) isLamentation (or expression of grief) is characteristic of a killjoy (a depressing characteristic of a killjoy (a depressing person). Similarly, disloyalty (or person). Similarly, disloyalty (or betrayal) is characteristic of a turncoat betrayal) is characteristic of a turncoat (a person who changes sides).
(a person who changes sides). 33.
33. Dove symbolizes peace. Similarly, scalesDove symbolizes peace. Similarly, scales symbolize justice.
symbolize justice. 34.
34. Impetuous implies "tending to actImpetuous implies "tending to act without caution." Similarly, excessive without caution." Similarly, excessive implies "tending to act without implies "tending to act without moderation."
moderation." 35.
35. Elegy is a song of lamentation, whereasElegy is a song of lamentation, whereas paean is a song of joy.
paean is a song of joy. 36.
36. A sculptor works in an atelier (orA sculptor works in an atelier (or studio). Similarly, a physician works in studio). Similarly, a physician works in an infirmary (or hospital).
an infirmary (or hospital). 37.
37. Covey is the collective noun forCovey is the collective noun for partridges. Similarly, pride is the partridges. Similarly, pride is the collective noun for lions. Note that cote collective noun for lions. Note that cote
is the masculine of goose, and geese is is the masculine of goose, and geese is the plural of goose. Twitter refers to the the plural of goose. Twitter refers to the succession of sounds that birds like succession of sounds that birds like swallows utter.
swallows utter. 38.
38. Just as ursine means "like a bear",Just as ursine means "like a bear", aquiline means "like an eagle". Note aquiline means "like an eagle". Note that equine means "like a horse". that equine means "like a horse". Asinine means "like an ass", vulpine Asinine means "like an ass", vulpine means "like a fox", and porcine means means "like a fox", and porcine means "like a pig."
"like a pig." 39.
39. Just as a sonneteer (poet) is a composerJust as a sonneteer (poet) is a composer of sonnets (rhymed verse of fourteen of sonnets (rhymed verse of fourteen lines), a choreographer is a designer of lines), a choreographer is a designer of ballets. Note that an architect is a ballets. Note that an architect is a designer of blueprints for buildings, and designer of blueprints for buildings, and a cartographer is a person who draws a cartographer is a person who draws maps.
maps. 40.
40. Urbane and suave are synonymsUrbane and suave are synonyms meaning "refined and courteous." meaning "refined and courteous." Similarly, pedestrian and prosaic are Similarly, pedestrian and prosaic are synonyms meaning "dull and synonyms meaning "dull and unimaginative."
unimaginative." 41.
41. Whimper is to whine softly. Similarly,Whimper is to whine softly. Similarly, murmur is to speak softly. Note that murmur is to speak softly. Note that mumble is to talk indistinctly.
mumble is to talk indistinctly. 42.
42. Just as a barometer is an instrument forJust as a barometer is an instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure, an measuring atmospheric pressure, an odometer is an instrument for odometer is an instrument for measuring distance. Note that a measuring distance. Note that a chronometer is used for measuring time chronometer is used for measuring time and a tachometer is used for measuring and a tachometer is used for measuring angular speed.
angular speed. 43.
43. Something that is incandescent tends toSomething that is incandescent tends to glow with heat. Something that is glow with heat. Something that is evanescent tends to fade from sight. evanescent tends to fade from sight. 44.
44. Effusive (or not restrained emotionally)Effusive (or not restrained emotionally) and demonstrative are synonyms. and demonstrative are synonyms. Downcast and dejected are the only Downcast and dejected are the only pair of synonyms.
pair of synonyms. 45.
45. A thing that is brittle is apt to break,A thing that is brittle is apt to break, and a thing that is flexible is apt to and a thing that is flexible is apt to bend.
bend. 46.
46. A speech is delivered by an oratorA speech is delivered by an orator (skillful speaker who delivers public (skillful speaker who delivers public lectures). Similarly, a sermon (talk on lectures). Similarly, a sermon (talk on moral or religious subject) is delivered moral or religious subject) is delivered by a minister.
by a minister. 47.
48.
48. An elephant is a herbivorous (grass-An elephant is a herbivorous (grass-eating) animal. A tiger is a carnivorous eating) animal. A tiger is a carnivorous (flesh-eating) animal.
(flesh-eating) animal. 49.
49. Just as extempore means "withoutJust as extempore means "without preparation" or "offhand", impromptu preparation" or "offhand", impromptu means "without rehearsal". Extempore means "without rehearsal". Extempore and impromptu are synonyms.
and impromptu are synonyms. 50.
50. Sound (loudness) is measured inSound (loudness) is measured in decibels. Similarly, an angle (in decibels. Similarly, an angle (in geometry) is measured in degrees. geometry) is measured in degrees. 51.
51. Sidereal by definition means related toSidereal by definition means related to the stars. Terrestrial by definition the stars. Terrestrial by definition means related to the earth.
means related to the earth. 52.
52. Reticence is the state of being reservedReticence is the state of being reserved in speech and not revealing one's in speech and not revealing one's thoughts or feelings. Corpulence is the thoughts or feelings. Corpulence is the state of being stout and bulky in body. state of being stout and bulky in body. 53.
53. Feldspar is a kind of mineral (crystallineFeldspar is a kind of mineral (crystalline white or flesh-red). Cumulonimbus is a white or flesh-red). Cumulonimbus is a kind of cloud.4.
kind of cloud.4. 54.
54. When you extricate something, youWhen you extricate something, you make it free (from an entanglement or make it free (from an entanglement or difficulty). When you hone something, difficulty). When you hone something, you make it sharp.
you make it sharp. 55.
55. Apathy (lack of concern or interest) andApathy (lack of concern or interest) and indifference are synonyms. Similarly, indifference are synonyms. Similarly, anathema and curse are synonyms. The anathema and curse are synonyms. The other four options are essentially pairs other four options are essentially pairs of opposites.
of opposites. 56.
56. Nullify by definition is "to make invalidNullify by definition is "to make invalid or ineffective." Rectify by definition is or ineffective." Rectify by definition is "to make right or correct."
"to make right or correct." 57.
57. Someone who is haughty possessesSomeone who is haughty possesses arrogance. Someone who is spiteful arrogance. Someone who is spiteful possesses malice.
possesses malice. 58.
58. Terrestrial by definition implies living onTerrestrial by definition implies living on land. Arboreal by definition implies land. Arboreal by definition implies living on or in trees.
living on or in trees. 59.
59. Pride is the collective noun for lions.Pride is the collective noun for lions. Similarly, covey is the collective noun Similarly, covey is the collective noun for partridges. Note that cote is the for partridges. Note that cote is the shelter for pigeons. Aviary is a large shelter for pigeons. Aviary is a large cage where birds are kept. Gander is cage where birds are kept. Gander is the masculine of goose, and geese is the masculine of goose, and geese is the plural of goose. Twitter refers to the the plural of goose. Twitter refers to the succession of sounds that birds like succession of sounds that birds like swallows utter.
swallows utter. 60.
60. A kiln is used for baking bricks. Similarly,A kiln is used for baking bricks. Similarly,
furnace is used for melting metals. A furnace is used for melting metals. A silo is used for storing crops.
silo is used for storing crops. 61.
61. A sieve (with a mesh through whichA sieve (with a mesh through which liquids or fine particles can pass) is used liquids or fine particles can pass) is used to sift or strain materials. A crowbar to sift or strain materials. A crowbar (metal bar with a bent end used as a (metal bar with a bent end used as a lever) is used to pry things apart.
lever) is used to pry things apart. 62.
62. Cote is the shelter for pigeons. EyrieCote is the shelter for pigeons. Eyrie (also spelt aery or aerie) is the shelter (also spelt aery or aerie) is the shelter (nest built high up) for eagles. Aviary is (nest built high up) for eagles. Aviary is a large cage where birds are kept. a large cage where birds are kept. Apiary is the place where bees are kept. Apiary is the place where bees are kept. Shoal (or school) refers to a large Shoal (or school) refers to a large number of fish swimming together. number of fish swimming together. 63.
63. Ribald (vulgar) is the opposite ofRibald (vulgar) is the opposite of decent. Similarly, parsimonious (stingy) decent. Similarly, parsimonious (stingy) is the opposite of magnanimous is the opposite of magnanimous (generous). The other four options are (generous). The other four options are pairs of synonymous words.
pairs of synonymous words. 64.
64. An example of a parasite (organismAn example of a parasite (organism living in or on another) is the mistletoe. living in or on another) is the mistletoe. An example of a marsupial (animal that An example of a marsupial (animal that carries its young in a pouch) is the carries its young in a pouch) is the kangaroo.
kangaroo. 65.
65. Calf's flesh as food is veal. Deer's fleshCalf's flesh as food is veal. Deer's flesh as food is venison.
as food is venison. 66.
66. A burrow is a dwelling (hole) made by aA burrow is a dwelling (hole) made by a rabbit. Similarly, a nest is a shelter rabbit. Similarly, a nest is a shelter made by a thrush (bird).
made by a thrush (bird). 67.
67. A botanist studies plants, and petunia isA botanist studies plants, and petunia is an example of a plant (with an example of a plant (with funnel-shaped flowers). A geologist studies the shaped flowers). A geologist studies the earth, rocks and minerals. Gypsum is an earth, rocks and minerals. Gypsum is an example of a mineral (from which example of a mineral (from which plaster of Paris is made).
plaster of Paris is made). 68.
68. A philanthropist, being a lover ofA philanthropist, being a lover of mankind, is characterized by his mankind, is characterized by his benevolence. In the same way, an benevolence. In the same way, an altruist being interested in helping altruist being interested in helping others is characterized by his others is characterized by his generosity.
generosity. 69.
69. A river deposits silt (sediment) as itA river deposits silt (sediment) as it flows, whereas a glacier deposits flows, whereas a glacier deposits detritus (worn-down matter like rock detritus (worn-down matter like rock debris) as it moves.
debris) as it moves. 70.
70. Solo is the piece in which only oneSolo is the piece in which only one person sings or plays in a musical person sings or plays in a musical performance. Monologue (or soliloquy) performance. Monologue (or soliloquy)
