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651. War : Death : : Smoke : __________?
- A. Burning
- B. Pollution
- C. Fire
- D. Cigarette
Explanation: War commonly results in death, while smoke commonly results in pollution. Fire and cigarette can produce smoke, but they are sources rather than its typical consequence here.
Correct answer: Pollution652. Anatomy : Zoology : : Paediatrics : ___________?
- A. Chemistry
- B. Medicine
- C. Palaeontology
- D. Mechanics
Explanation: Anatomy is a field studied within zoology, while paediatrics is a branch of medicine concerned with children. Chemistry and mechanics do not contain paediatrics as a field.
Correct answer: Medicine653. Oasis : Sand : : Island : __________?
- A. River
- B. Sea
- C. Water
- D. Waves
Explanation: An oasis is an isolated fertile place surrounded by sand, while an island is land surrounded by water. Sea and waves are associated with water but do not form the direct counterpart.
Correct answer: Water654. Loiter : Dwandle : : Impugn : _____________?
- A. Challenge
- B. Gamble
- C. Confiscate
- D. Revenge
Explanation: “Dawdle,” apparently misspelled as “Dwandle,” means to loiter, while impugn means to challenge or call something into question. Gamble, confiscate, and revenge do not match this meaning.
Correct answer: Challenge655. Probe : Wound : : Anemograph : ___________?
- A. Humidity
- B. Painfall
- C. Force
- D. Pressure
Explanation: A probe examines a wound, while an anemograph records aspects of wind, especially its speed or force. Pressure is recorded by a barograph, so force is the better option here.
Correct answer: Force656. Heed : Neglect : : Pacify : ________?
- A. Victory
- B. Incite
- C. Allay
- D. War
Explanation: Heed and neglect are opposites, just as pacify and incite are opposites. Allay is a synonym of pacify, making it the tempting but incorrect option.
Correct answer: Incite657. Anaemia : Blood : : Anarchy : ____________?
- A. Disorder
- B. Monarchy
- C. Government
- D. Lawlesseness
Explanation: Anaemia is a condition involving the blood, while anarchy refers to the absence or breakdown of orderly government. Disorder describes anarchy's meaning, but government supplies the corresponding field or system.
Correct answer: Government658. Hilt : Sword : : Outwork : _________?
- A. Hippodrome
- B. Field
- C. Rink
- D. Fortress
Explanation: A hilt is a component of a sword, while an outwork is an external defensive structure belonging to a fortress. The remaining options are places for sports or public activity.
Correct answer: Fortress659. Roster : Duty : : Inventory : __________?
- A. Furnace
- B. Exports
- C. Goods
- D. Produce
Explanation: A roster is a list of assigned duties or people, while an inventory is a list of goods or items in stock. Exports and produce may be listed, but goods is the broader direct match.
Correct answer: Goods660. Coconut : Shell : : Letter : __________?
- A. Letter-Box
- B. Stamp
- C. Mail
- D. Envelope
Explanation: A coconut has a shell as its outer covering, while a letter is placed inside an envelope. A stamp accompanies a letter but does not enclose it.
Correct answer: Envelope