Verbal Analogy Test

The capitalized pair of words (PURIFY : POLLUTION) expresses opposite meanings but, the first word (purify) is in the verb form and the second (pollution) in the noun form. So, the correct answer is – absolve : conviction (verb – noun combination expressing opposite meanings).

The capitalised pair of words (PEDANT : METICULOUS) expresses the noun-adjective combination. (A pedant is meticulous in his/her approach). The pair of words – wimp : courageous, though in the noun-adjective order, are opposite in meanings and not compatible. (A wimp is NOT courageous.) The correct answer is – warrior : valiant (expressing the noun – adjective combination).

The capitalised pair of words (PERENNIAL : INTERMITTENT) are both adjectives having opposite meanings. The words – congenial : discordant - are both adjectives having opposite meanings. Thus, it is the correct option.

The capitalized pair of words (CAPTIVITY : LIBERATE) are words having opposite meanings but, the first word (captivity) is a noun while the second word (liberate) is a verb. The best option is thus – eloquence : stammer.

The capitalized pair of words (CRIME : HENIOUS) is the noun-adjective combination. The adjective ‘heinous’ can be used to describe the noun ‘crime’. Thus the correct answer is – dispute : rancorous – (noun-adjective combination – a rancorous dispute).

The capitalized pair of words (OBSCURE : CLARITY) have opposite meaning but, the first word is an adjective while the second word is a noun. The correct answer is – barren : fertility – the adjective-noun combination conveying opposite meaning.

The two capitalized words - CUE : QUEUE – are homophones. The correct answer is – cede : seed – since the two words have a similar pronunciation but different spellings and meanings.

An example of an AMPHIBIAN is a SALAMANDER. Thus, one needs to look for a pair of words conveying a similar relationship. The correct answer is – arachnid : scorpion - since a scorpion is an example of arachnids.

The capitalized pair of words (CELERY : STALK) show which part of the plant is consumed as a vegetable. The correct answer is – broccoli : flower. (Broccoli is a plant of cabbage family with greenish flower heads consumed as a vegetable.)

ORNITHOLOGY is the branch of Zoology which studies birds. The best option is thus – entomology : insects – since entomology is also a branch of Zoology (study of insects).

The two capitalized words - NADIR : ZENITH – are antonyms expressing two extreme points. The correct answer is – dystopia : utopia – since the two words are antonyms. The word utopia means – ‘an imagined place or state of things in which everything is perfect’. Dystopia means – ‘an imaginary place or state in which the condition of life is extremely bad, as from deprivation, oppression, or terror’.

The collective noun for a group of WITCHES is COVEN. The best option is thus – owls : parliament – since the collective noun for a group of owls is parliament.

The young one of an EAGLE is called an EYAS. The best option is thus – deer : fawn – since a fawn is a young one of a deer.

The capitalized pair of words - WRESTLING : ARENA – show the game and its place of playing relationship. The correct answer is thus – boxing : ring.

CUMULUS is a type of CLOUD. The best possible option is thus – monsoon : wind – since monsoon is a type of wind.

FLOODS generally give rise to EPIDEMICS. This analogy shows cause-effect relationship. The best option is thus – drought : famine. A severe drought generally gives rise to famine, a condition marked by a severe shortage of food.

The capitalized pair of words - STIMULUS : STIMULI – show singular noun – plural noun relationship. The best option is thus – medium : media.

The capitalized pair of words - NIMBLE : AGILE – are both adjectives having similar meanings. The best option is thus – inept : unskilful – since they are synonyms and both the words are adjectives.

The capitalized pair of words - DEFER : ACCELERATE – are both verbs having opposite meanings. The best option is thus – infringe : comply. The two words are verbs having opposite meanings.

The capitalized pair of words - RELINQUISH : ABDICATE – are both verbs having similar meanings. The best option is thus – isolate : separate. The two words are verbs having similar meanings.

The meaning of the word MASQUERADE is to DISGUISE. Thus, one needs to look for a pair of words conveying a similar relationship. The correct answer is – chastise : reprimand since the meaning of the word chastise is reprimand.

The meaning of the word INDIGENOUS is NATIVE. Thus, one needs to look for a pair of words conveying similar relationship. The correct answer is – mendacity : untruthfulness - since the meaning of mendacity is untruthfulness.

A MALLET is a tool used as a HAMMER. One needs to look for a pair of words conveying a similar relationship. The correct answer is – scythe : cut – since a scythe is a tool used for cutting grass, crops etc.

The capitalized pair of words (BENEVOLENCE : MALEVOLENT) have opposite meaning but, the first word is a noun while the second word is an adjective. The pair of words – adversity : prosperous – is the correct answer since the two words express the same relationship.

The capitalized pair of words (SUCCESS : CELEBRATION) has the cause and effect relationship. The correct answer is – weathering : erosion - since erosion takes place due to weathering.

The capitalised pair of words (HALLOWED : SANCTIFY) expresses the adjective-verb combination. (What you sanctify becomes hallowed.) Thus, the correct answer is – hostile : antagonise (expressing the adjective-verb combination – what you antagonise becomes hostile).
The capitalised pair of words (HALLOWED : SANCTIFY) expresses the adjective-verb combination. (What you sanctify becomes hallowed.) The pair of words – test : verify - are both verbs, and does not convey the relationship shown by the capitalised pair of words. The correct answer is – hostile : antagonise (expressing the adjective-verb combination – what you antagonise becomes hostile).

The capitalised pair of words (MEGALOMANIA : POWER) expresses the relationship of a specific obsession. (Megalomania is an obsession with power.) The correct answer is – kleptomania : stealing. (Kleptomania is a recurrent urge to steal, typically without regard for need or profit.)

The capitalised pair of words (BREEZE : GENTLE) expresses the noun-adjective relationship. (A breeze is a gentle wind.) The correct answer is – hurricane : violent. (A hurricane is a violent wind.)

The capitalised pair of words (SUPERFICIAL : SHALLOW) are synonyms having similar meanings. Both the words are adjectives. The correct answer is – flamboyant : pompous since both the words are adjectives with similar meaning.

The capitalised pair of words (BRILLIANCE : SPLENDID) are synonyms having similar meanings but, the first word is a noun while the second word is an adjective. The correct answer is – veneration : honourable – (noun-adjective combination conveying similar meanings).