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321. Choose analogous pair: Valueless : Invaluable
- A. Costly : Cut-rate
- B. Miserly : Philanthropic
- C. Frugality : Wealth
- D. Thriftiness : Cheap
Explanation: Valueless and invaluable are treated here as contrasting terms, just as miserly and philanthropic contrast unwillingness to give with generous giving. Option a also contains contrasting terms, but costly and cut-rate are not as directly opposite in meaning.
Correct answer: Miserly : Philanthropic322. Choose analogous pair: Proctor : Supervise
- A. Prophet : Rule
- B. Prodigy : Wonder
- C. Profiteer : Consume
- D. Prodigal : Squander
Explanation: A proctor is a person who supervises, while a prodigal is a person who squanders or wastes money. Both pairs connect a person or role with the action associated with it.
Correct answer: Prodigal : Squander323. Choose analogous pair: Taxonomist : Classify
- A. Haggler : Bargain
- B. Doctor : Madicine
- C. Kind : Alms
- D. Engineer : Building
Explanation: A taxonomist classifies living things, just as a haggler bargains over a price. In each pair, the second word names the principal activity of the person in the first word.
Correct answer: Haggler : Bargain324. Choose analogous pair: Horns : Bull
- A. Mane : Lion
- B. Antlers : Stag
- C. Hoofs : Horse
- D. Wattles : Turkey
Explanation: Horns are a characteristic head feature of a bull, and antlers are a characteristic head feature of a stag. The other animal-part pairs are possible associations but are less exact in this standard analogy.
Correct answer: Antlers : Stag325. Choose analogous pair: Traveller : Destination
- A. Beggar : Donation
- B. Accident : Hospital
- C. Teacher : Education
- D. Refugee : Shelter
Explanation: A traveller seeks or reaches a destination, while a refugee seeks shelter for safety. Both pairs link a person with the place or goal they seek.
Correct answer: Refugee : Shelter326. Choose analogous pair: Stationary : Mobile
- A. Quilt : Sheet
- B. Bulb : Tubelight
- C. Vehicle : Bus
- D. Quack : Expert
Explanation: Stationary means not moving, whereas mobile means capable of moving. A quack is an incompetent pretender, in contrast with an expert, making option d the closest opposite relationship.
Correct answer: Quack : Expert327. Choose analogous pair: Goose : Gander
- A. Duck : Drake
- B. Hen : Chicken
- C. Horse : Bridle
- D. Donkey : Bray
Explanation: A gander is the male of the goose, just as a drake is the male of the duck. The other choices show different relationships, such as an animal and its equipment or sound.
Correct answer: Duck : Drake328. Choose analogous pair: Sculptor : Atelier
- A. Painter : Portrait
- B. Miner : Quarry
- C. Poet : Sonnet
- D. Man : House
Explanation: An atelier is the workshop or studio where a sculptor works, while a quarry is the workplace or source associated with a miner. Both pairs connect a worker with the place of work.
Correct answer: Miner : Quarry329. Choose analogous pair: Egg : Omelette
- A. Dam : River
- B. Student : Classroom
- C. Caly : Pottery
- D. Onion : Salad
Explanation: An egg is an ingredient transformed into an omelette, just as clay is transformed into pottery. The misspelled “Caly” is evidently intended to mean clay.
Correct answer: Caly : Pottery330. Choose analogous pair: Vandalism : Property
- A. Perjury : Testimony
- B. Embezzlement : Fraud
- C. Implication : Crime
- D. Testify : Reputation
Explanation: Vandalism is an offence committed against property, while perjury is an offence involving false testimony. Each first term is associated with the object or evidence affected.
Correct answer: Perjury : Testimony