Choose the pair that best represents a similar relationship to the one expressed in the original pair of words.
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16. |
AERIE : EAGLE |
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A.
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capital : government |
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B.
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bridge : architect |
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C.
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unit : apartment |
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D.
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kennel : veterinarian |
Answer: Option E
Explanation:
An aerie is where an eagle lives; a house is where a person lives.
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17. |
PROFESSOR : ERUDITE |
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A.
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aviator : licensed |
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B.
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inventor : imaginative |
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C.
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procrastinator : conscientious |
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D.
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overseer : wealthy |
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Being erudite is a trait of a professor; being imaginative is a trait of an inventor.
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18. |
DELTOID : MUSCLE |
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A.
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radius : bone |
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B.
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brain : nerve |
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C.
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tissue : organ |
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D.
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blood : vein |
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The deltoid is a muscle; the radius is a bone.
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19. |
JAUNDICE : LIVER |
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A.
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rash : skin |
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B.
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dialysis : kidney |
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C.
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smog : lung |
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D.
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valentine : heart |
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Jaundice is an indication of a liver problem; rash is an indication of a skin problem.
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20. |
CONVICTION : INCARCERATION |
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A.
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reduction : diminution |
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B.
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induction : amelioration |
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C.
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radicalization : estimation |
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D.
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marginalization : intimidation |
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
A conviction results in incarceration; a reduction results in diminution.
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