Verbal Analogies

A talon is a sharp claw that is a defining feature of a hawk. Similarly, a claw is a sharp, defining feature of a tiger. The relationship is 'defining body part : predatory animal' that uses that part for hunting and survival.

Philologists studies languages, while ornithologists studies birds.

A bulb is planted and grows into a tulip plant. Similarly, an acorn is planted and grows into an oak tree. The relationship is 'reproductive part : the plant it grows into' representing the reproductive cycle.

 Horses are found in stables. Hens are not found in kennels, but dogs are. Fish are not found in coops, but hens are. Dogs are not found in mangers, but cattle and sheep are found eating out of them. Monks are found in hermitages. 

 Diva : Opera is same as Conductor : Bus

 Problem : Logistics is same as War : Logic

Antlers are the distinctive bony head features of a stag (male deer). Similarly, horns are the distinctive head features of a bull (male cattle). The relationship is 'prominent head feature : male animal' known for that feature.

An incubator is a controlled protective environment designed for the development of an infant. Similarly, a greenhouse is a controlled protective environment designed for the growth of plants. The relationship is 'protective environment : organism it nurtures' during development.

We prune the shrub to keep it in shape and short. Similarly, a lawn is mowed to keep it in order. 

An arc is a curved segment that forms part of a complete circle. Similarly, an hour is a unit of time that forms part of a complete day. The relationship is 'part : whole' where the first term is a component or segment of the second.

Desire and want are synonyms representing similar feelings of longing. Similarly, to lampoon means to ridicule or mock through satire. The relationship is 'synonym : synonym' where both pairs represent words with nearly identical meanings in their respective contexts.

 Gaggle is a flock of geese; pack is a group of wolves.

Partisanship means strong support of a party or cause, and disloyally (likely 'disloyalty') describes acting against allegiance. Similarly, redundance means the state of being superfluous or excessive, while tautology means saying the same thing twice in different words - both describe unnecessary repetition. The relationship is between a concept and a closely related descriptor.

Vernal is an adjective relating to spring (from Latin 'vernus' meaning 'of spring'). Similarly, guttural is an adjective relating to the throat (from Latin 'guttur' meaning 'throat'). The relationship is adjective : noun it derives from/relates to.