Verbal Analogies

 Both Hongkong and Vatican are states within states.

Ruby is a gemstone that is characteristically red in color. Sapphire is its counterpart gemstone that is characteristically blue. The relationship is 'gemstone : its typical color'.

A planet moves along a fixed path called an orbit. Similarly, a projectile (like a thrown ball or fired bullet) moves along a curved path called a trajectory under gravity's influence.

A biography is the written history or story of a person's life. Similarly, history is the documented record of a nation's past events, people, and development.

A cobbler works with leather as their primary material to make shoes and other goods. A carpenter works with wood as their primary material to build furniture and structures. The relationship is 'craftsperson : primary material'.

An appraiser evaluates and assesses the value of a building. Similarly, a critic evaluates and assesses the quality of a book (or other artistic works). The relationship is 'evaluator : object of evaluation'.

A hill is a small elevation of land, while a mountain is a larger, more significant elevation. Similarly, a stream is a small flowing body of water, while a river is a larger one. The relationship is 'small version : larger version'.

Break (verb) : Piece (noun) - the action creates the resulting object. Similarly, Kick (verb) : Football (noun) - kicking is the action performed on the football. The relationship is action-object.

A sculptor uses a chisel as their primary cutting tool to create sculptures. Similarly, a tailor uses a needle as their primary tool for stitching garments. The relationship is professional : primary tool.

A ring is typically made of gold as its material. Similarly, a sack (bag) is made of jute as its material. The relationship is object : material it's made from.

Linguistics is the study of language. Similarly, anthropology is the study of humans (man). The relationship is field of study : subject matter.

Abate means to lessen or reduce in intensity. Similarly, secret and clandestine are synonyms - both mean hidden or concealed. The relationship is word : synonym.

Monday and Tuesday are consecutive days of the week. Similarly, Wednesday and Thursday are consecutive days. The relationship is day X : immediately following day.

Warm and hot represent increasing degrees of heat intensity. Similarly, fight and war represent increasing scales of conflict intensity. The relationship is lesser intensity : greater intensity.

A doctor performs surgery as a key professional activity. Similarly, a soldier engages in war as their key professional domain. The relationship is professional : primary domain/activity.