Friday, September 21, 2012

GRE BIG BOOK ANALOGY & ANTONYM 4


GRE BIG BOOK ANALOGY & ANTONYM
GRE TEST 14:

1. SAW: CARPENTER:
(A) brush: painter
(B) typewriter: author
(C) trowel: bricklayer
(D) wagon: farmer
(E) scissors: tailor

2. EPITAPH: TOMBSTONE:
(A) pedestal: statue
(B) prologue: play
(C) melody: song
(D) salutation: letter
(E) motto: shield

3. RESCIND:LAW::
(A)postpone: performance
(B)withdraw: candidacy
(C)default: debt
(D)demote: hierarchy
(E)retire: position

4. ENTANGLE: INVOLVE:
(A) caution: fear
(B) compel: force
(C) grill: question
(D) replicate: copy
(E) waver: adhere

5. ALCHEMY: SCIENCE:
(A) sideshow: carnival
(B) forgery: imitation
(C) burlesque: comedy
(D) ploy: tactic
(E) nostrum: remedy

6. ASTROLOGY: ASTRONOMY:
(A) alchemy: chemistry
(B) homeopathy: zoology
(C) mythology: classic
(D) pedagogy: philosophy
(E) phenomenology: linguistics

7. ANXIOUS: REASSURANCE:
(A) resentful: gratitude
(B) perplexed: clarification
(C) inured: imagination
(D) vociferous: suppression
(E) abstemious: indulgence

8. PORTFOLIO: SECURITIES:
(A) assessment: taxes
(B) computer: programs
(C) insurance: risks
(D) resume: careers
(E) dossier: reports

9. CLIENTELE: CUSTOMERS:
(A) army: civilians
(B) boycott: merchants
(C) contest: umpires
(D) testimony: lawyers
(E) faculty: teachers

10. EXHORT:SUGGEST::
(A)crave: accept
(B)goad: direct
(C)instruct: teach
(D)tamper: adjust
(E)conspire: plan

11. SERMON: HOMILETICS:
(A) argument: logic
(B) baseball: athletics
(C) word: language
(D) student: pedagogy
(E) album: philately

12. AESTHETICS: BEAUTY:
(A) ethics: etiquette
(B) epistemology: knowledge
(C) logistic: truth
(D) rhetoric: reasoning
(E) theology: morals

13. PEDIATRICS: CHILDREN:
(A) dermatology: skin
(B) pathology: medicine
(C) meteorology: forecasts
(D) neurology: psychologists
(E) ecology: environmentalists

14. DERMATOLOGIST: SKIN:
(A) dentist: organs
(B) optometrist: nerves
(C) oncologist: joints
(D) cardiologist: bones
(E) podiatrist: feet

15. MATRIX: NUMBERS:
(A) gas: molecules
(B) volume: liquid
(C) crystal: atoms
(D) interaction: reagents
(E) stratum: layer

16. GEM: TURQUOISE:
(A) stone: magenta
(B) flower: violet
(C) pear: orange
(D) lettuce: green
(E) vine: cherry

17. SELFLESSNESS: ALTRUIST:
(A) pragmatism: philanthropist
(B) expertise: connoisseur
(C) indiscretion: misanthrope
(D) enthusiasm: dilettante
(E) imperviousness: fanatic

18. OATH: PROMISE:
(A) contract: agreement
(B) deed: attorney
(C) title: estate
(D) job: loyalty
(E) truce: warfare

19. INDULGE:ASCETIC::
(A)adapt: mutineer
(B)sacrifice: politician
(C)restrain: libertine
(D)defy: traitor
(E)stint: benefactor

20. LURK: WAIT:
(A) abscond: depart
(B) bilk: cheat
(C) topple: stabilize
(D) deplete: drain
(E) boost: elevate

21. DOGMA: ICONOCLAST:
(A) authority: subordinate
(B) patriotism: coward
(C) ideology: rebel
(D) responsibility: renegade
(E) convention: maverick

22. SUBPOENA: WITNESS:
(A) suborn: judge
(B) tax: worker
(C) elect: officer
(D) conscript: soldier
(E) hire: laborer

23. MALAPROPISM: VERBAL:
(A) heresy: moral
(B) hoax: cognitive
(C) gaffe: social
(D) feint: martial
(E) perjury: legislative

24. PLUCK: QUIT:
(A) verve: flinch
(B) gall: skimp
(C) pride: grovel
(D) charm: smile
(E) poise: waver

25. PARENTHESIS:EXPLANATION::
(A)synopsis: affectation
(B)apostrophe: annotation
(C)synthesis: interpolation
(D)ellipsis: omission
(E)asterisk: exaggeration

26. CENSUS:POPULATION::
(A)itinerary: journeys
(B)inventory: merchandise
(C)roster: audience
(D)slate: incumbents
(E)manifest: debts

27. INEVITABLE:CHANCE::
(A)absolute: variability
(B)candid: openness
(C)certain: regularity
(D)relaxed: diligence
(E)since: hesitancy

28. STICKLER:APPROXIMATION::
(A)leader: guidance
(B)connoisseur: anachronism
(C)sluggard: indolence
(D)purist: adulteration
(E)scientist: theorizing

29. SYNONYMOUS:MEANING::
(A)interchangeable: function
(B)equivocal: interpretation
(C)coincidental: cause
(D)ambidextrous: skill
(E)bilingual: language

30. PIRATE:TAKE::
(A)burgle: steal
(B)forge: copy
(C)renege: promise
(D)liberate: free
(E)retreat: withdraw

31. DEPORT:NATION::
(A)expel: school
(B)boycott: store
(C)confine: prison
(D)colonize: frontier
(E)quarantine: hospital

32. TERSENESS:SUPERFLUOUS::
(A)randomness: observable
(B)elegance: simple
(C)arbitrariness: just
(D)spontaneity: studied
(E)flexibility: stable

33. SUBMISSION:OBEISANCE::
(A)dilemma: frustration
(B)fear: foreboding
(C)boredom: listlessness
(D)modesty: blush
(E)affection: embrace

34. JUGGERNAUT:CRUSH::
(A)quisling: betray
(B)incubus: hatch
(C)sphinx: destroy
(D)sibyl: mislead
(E)paragon: purify

35. FRUGAL:PENURIOUS::
(A)temperate: sober
(B)ethical: unscrupulous
(C)cynical: sarcastic
(D)compliant: obsequious
(E)loathsome: malevolent

36. TRICKLE:GUSH::
(A)breathe: exhale
(B)amble: move
(C)stain: blotch
(D)warm: sear
(E)teach: educate

37. CHARADE:WORD::
(A)symbol: algebra
(B)joke: riddle
(C)sign: direction
(D)mime: story
(E)lie: truth

38. MARTIAL:MILITARY::
(A)basic: simplistic
(B)classic: musical
(C)cosmic: planetary
(D)runic: mysterious
(E)endemic: patriotic


GRE TEST 14 ANSWER KEYS :
1.E 2.E 3.B 4.C 5.E 6.A 7.B 8.E 9.E 10. B
11.A 12.B 13.A 14.E 15.C 16.B 17.B 18.A 19.C 20.A
21.E 22.D 23.C 24.C 25.D 26.B 27.A 28.D 29.A 30.B
31.A 32.D 33.E 34.A 35.D 36.D 37.D 38.D




GRE TEST 15 :

1.SUSPICIOUS:PARANOID::
(A)envious: proud
(B)admiring: idolatrous
(C)joyous: virtuous
(D)furtive: forthright
(E)vicious: deceptive

2.RIVER:GORGE::
(A)glacier: ice
(B)rain: cloud
(C)wind: dune
(D)delta: swamp
(E)lava: island

3.GOURMAND:APPETITE::
(A)pedant: simplicity
(B)skinflint: thrift
(C)prodigal: energy
(D)daredevil: strength
(E)egotist: honesty

4.RESOLUTENESS:WILL::
(A)zeal: conviction
(B)honor: restitution
(C)esteem: adoration
(D)anguish: hesitation
(E)sorrow: compassion

5. NUANCE:DISTINCTION::
(A)remnant: preservation
(B)shade: spectrum
(C)hint: suggestion
(D)trace: existence
(E)splinter: disintegration

6.DEMUR:QUALMS::
(A)placate: piqué
(B)obligate: benevolence
(C)atrophy: rehabilitation
(D)manipulate: experience
(E)waver: irresoluteness

7.SUFFOCATE:OXYGEN::
(A)restrict: supplies
(B)rob: money
(C)inhibit: drives
(D)imprison: freedom
(E)starve: nutrients

8.DIDACTIC:INSTRUCT::
(A)pedantic: contend
(B)comic: amuse
(C)theatrical: applaud
(D)imperative: obey
(E)rhetorical: recite

9.PERTURB:SERENITY::
(A)caress: affection
(B)protect: security
(C)harangue: bombast
(D)annoy: consideration
(E)reassure: doubt

10. TENDER:ACCEPTANCE::
(A)publish: wisdom
(B)exhibit: inspection
(C)scrutinize: foresight
(D)authorize: approval
(E)declare: observation

11.PLUTOCRACY:WEALTH::
(A)democracy: freedom
(B)aristocracy: land
(C)gerontocracy: age
(D)technocracy: ability
(E)autocracy: birth

12.PLUMMET:FALL::
(A)radiate: glow
(B)converge: attract
(C)flounder: move
(D)swerve: turn
(E)flow: ebb

13.GRAZING:FORAGERS::
(A)skipping: readers
(B)strolling: prisoners
(C)weeding: gardeners
(D)stalking: hunters
(E)resting: pickers

14.PERTINENT:RELEVANCE::
(A)insistent: rudeness
(B)benevolent: perfection
(C)redundant: superfluity
(D)prevalent: universality
(E)aberrant: uniqueness

15.APPOSITE:
(A)malevolent
(B)implicit
(C)disorganized
(D)avoidable
(E)irrelevant

16.TRANSGRESSION:MORALITY::
(A)mistake: probity
(B)invitation: hospitality
(C)gift: generosity
(D)presumption: propriety
(E)misconception: curiosity

17.BLOWHARD:BOASTFUL::
(A)cynic: perspicacious
(B)highbrow: grandiloquent
(C)exhibitionist: embarrassed
(D)misanthrope: affected
(E)toady: obsequious

18.SHOULDER:ROADWAY::
(A)margin: page
(B)cord: weaving
(C)socket: bulb
(D)curtain: scenery
(E)handle: pitcher

19.HEDONIST:PLEASURE::
(A)humanist: pride
(B)ascetic: tolerance
(C)stoic: sacrifice
(D)recluse: privacy
(E)idealist: compromise

20.PREEN:SELF-SATISFACTION::
(A)fume: anger
(B)inhibit: spontaneity
(C)regret: guilt
(D)resent: cooperation
(E)brood: resolution

21.DIGRESSIVE:STATEMENT::
(A)connotative: definition
(B)slanderous: slur
(C)tangential: presupposition
(D)biased: opinion
(E)circuitous: route

22.CHICANERY:CLEVER::
(A)expertise: knowledgeable
(B)certainty: doubtful
(C)gullibility: skeptical
(D)machination: heedless
(E)tactlessness: truthful

23. CURTAIN:STAGE::
(A)footlight: orchestra
(B)lid: jar
(C)upholstery: sofa
(D)veil: face
(E)screen: film

24.BARTER:COMMODITIES::
(A)arbitrate: disputes
(B)invade: boundaries
(C)debate: issues
(D)correspond: letters
(E)promote: ranks

25.DISGUISE:IDENTIFICATION::
(A)equivocation: ambiguity
(B)facade: decoration
(C)forgery: wealth
(D)camouflage: detection
(E)manipulation: advantage

26.ENDORSE:
(A) provoke criticism
(B) receive payment
(C) submit unwillingly
(D) oppose publicly
(E) perform quickly

27.ENDOW:INCOME::
(A)emit: signals
(B)endorse: approval
(C)enchant: magic
(D)embark: voyage
(E)endure: hardships

28.TOPSOIL:ERODE::
(A)leather: tan
(B)veneer: varnish
(C)roast: baste
(D)grain: mash
(E)paint: peel

29.MIMICRY:CAMOUFLAGE::
(A)photosynthesis: pollination
(B)territoriality: migration
(C)hibernation: generation
(D)mutation: variation
(E)digestion: rumination

30.HACK:CARVE::
(A)grind: polish
(B)snip: mince
(C)hew: fell
(D)whet: blunt
(E)gouge: engrave

31.CLAIM:LEGITIMATED::
(A)hypothesis: confirmed
(B)verdict: appealed
(C)counterargument: doubted
(D)proposition: repeated
(E)speculation: disbelieved

32.LIEN:CLAIM::
(A)brief: investigation
(B)mortgage: interest
(C)foreclosure: pleading
(D)garnishment: presumption
(E)subpoena: command

33.PREEMPT:PRECEDENCE::
(A)dissemble: diplomacy
(B)superintend: culpability
(C)preside: arbitration
(D)acquire: possession
(E)divest: implication

34.MOCK:IMITATE::
(A)satirize: charm
(B)condense: summarize
(C)placate: assuage
(D)adapt: duplicate
(E)taunt: challenge

35.DIVESTITURE:
(A)acquisition
(B)promotion
(C)subsidization
(D)consultation
(E)monopolization

36.DIVEST:
(A)multiply
(B)initiate
(C)triumph
(D)persist
(E)endow

37.INSULARITY:
(A)overzealousness
(B)cosmopolitanism
(C)susceptibility
(D)willing hospitality
(E)knowledgeable consideration

38.INCHOATE:
(A)sordid
(B)modern
(C)improvised
(D)exceptionally quick
(E)completely formed

39.INCHOATE:
(A)sensuously pleasant
(B)prominently visible
(C)intrinsically reasonable
(D)fully formed
(E)widely known

GRE TEST 15 ANSWER KEYS :
1-5:BCBAC, 6-10:EEBEB, 11-15:CDDCE 16-20:DEADA 21-25:EEDDD,
26-30:DBEDE, 31-35:AEDEA, 36-39:EBED

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