GRE BIG BOOK ANALOGY & ANTONYM
GRE TEST 16
1. INCHOATE:
(A)explicit
(B)dependable
(C)pragmatic
(D)therapeutic
(E)enduring
2. INCIPIENT:
(A)exuberant
(B)full-bodied
(C)explicit
(D)plentiful
(E)full-blown
3. NASCENT:
(A)widely displaced
(B)completely clear
(C)totally natural
(D)strongly contrary
(E)fully established
4. REPORTORIAL:
(A)unlikely
(B)imaginative
(C)indecisive
(D)characteristic
(E)challenging
5. IMPUGN:
(A)revoke
(B)discharge
(C)champion
(D)console
(E)restore
6. RAVE:
(A)flak
(B)flop
(C)cant
(D)pan
(E)snub
7. BANAL:
(A)faithful
(B)arresting
(C)inclined
(D)forced
(E)elaborate
8. BANALITY:
(A)accurate portrayal
(B)impromptu statement
(C)original expression
(D)succinct interpretation
(E)elaborate critique
9. ORIENT:
(A)hasten
(B)defile
(C)menace
(D)confuse
(E)decline
10. CONSTRAIN:
(A)release
(B)sever
(C)abandon
(D)unload
(E)agree
11. RUFFLE:SHIRT::
(A)rafter: roof
(B)molding: cabinet
(C)gate :path
(D)curb :sidewalk
(E)shade :window
12. EMIGRATE:EXILE::
(A)select :organize
(B)appoint :nominate
(C)capture :imprison
(D)enlist :conscript
(E)contribute :deduct
13. BARRAGE:EXPLOSIVES::
(A)cacophony: sounds
(B)deluge: rain
(C)vista: sights
(D)grenade: bombs
(E)volcano: lava
14. WARY:GULLED::
(A)passionate: moved
(B)taciturn: goaded
(C)loquacious: befriended
(D)vigilant: ambushed
(E)shrill: satisfied
15. ARTERY:PLAQUE::
(A)river: levee
(B)track: switch
(C)channel: silt
(D)information: flow
(E)tunnel: wall
16. SEDATIVE:DROWSINESS::
(A)epidemic: contagiousness
(B)vaccine: virus
(C)laxative: drug
(D)anesthetic: numbness
(E)therapy: psychosis
17. CURIOSITY:KNOW::
(A)temptation: conquer
(B)starvation: eat
(C)wanderlust: travel
(D)humor: laugh
(E)survival: live
18. WORSHIP:SACRIFICE::
(A)generation: pyre
(B)burial: mortuary
(C)weapon: centurion
(D)massacre: invasion
(E)prediction: augury
19. CONTIGUOUS:ABUT::
(A)possible: occur
(B)simultaneous: coincide
(C)comprehensive: except
(D)synthetic: create
(E)constant: stabilize
20. SUITCASE:LUGGAGE::
(A)gift: package
(B)necklace: garment
(C)room: house
(D)hat: millinery
(E)faucet: sink
21. ENFRANCHISE:VOTE::
(A)advertise: sell
(B)fumigate: kill
(C)filter: purify
(D)illuminate: see
(E)ignite: burn
22. LOG:SHIP::
(A)archive: data
(B)inventory: store
(C)roster: team
(D)bulletin: event
(E)diary: person
23. APOLOGIZE:CONTRITE::
(A)aggravate: contemptuous
(B)endorse: esteemed
(C)extenuate: guilty
(D)compliment: impressed
(E)rationalize: modest
24. SENSITIZATION:ALLERGIC::
(A)immunity: vulnerable
(B)habituation: inured
(C)invigoration: stimulating
(D)sleep: anesthetic
(E)disinfection: preventive
25. MEETING:MINUTES::
(A)concert: orchestration
(B)filter: camera
(C)sale: deed
(D)earthquake: vibration
(E)television: signal
26. MINUTIAE: DETAILS::
(A) data: hypotheses
(B) research: findings
(C) approximations: calculations
(D) queries: answers
(E) quibbles: objections
27. CREDITS:MOVIE::
(A)byline: article
(B)copyright: song
(C)rehearsal: dance
(D)dedication: book
(E)title: work
28. STRATAGEM:DECEIVE::
(A)epithet: correspond
(B)oration: publish
(C)conservation: expend
(D)concession: placate
(E)sentence: prosecute
29. FLAG:COUNTRY::
(A)dialect: region
(B)handshake: greeting
(C)trademark: company
(D)patent: product
(E)souvenir: vacation
30. STENCIL:LETTERING::
(A)skillet: heating
(B)pattern: sewing
(C)plow: farming
(D)music: singing
(E)hammer: building
GRE TEST 16 ANSWER KEYS :
1-5:AEEBC, 6-10:DBCDA, 11-15:BDBDC, 16-20:DCEBD,
21-25:DEDBC, 26-30:EADCB
GRE TEST 17
1. IRK:ENRAGE::
(A)whisper: mumble
(B)wait: anticipate
(C)invite: entertain
(D)soothe: calm
(E)suggest: urge
2. COUNTERMAND:ORDER::
(A)trespass: property
(B)criticize: judgment
(C)renovate: improvement
(D)accuse: punishment
(E)revoke: license
3. FETID:SMELL::
(A)textured: touch
(B)practical: miserliness
(C)luxurious: money
(D)ugly: appearance
(E)anxious: excitement
4. EXPIATE:GUILT::
(A)canvass: support
(B)adorn: appearance
(C)testify: conviction
(D)correct: error
(E)preach: conversion
5. IMPORTUNE:REQUEST::
(A)pry: inquiry
(B)balk: obstacle
(C)fulminate: silence
(D)discountenance: plea
(E)vitiate: punishment
6. DAGUERREOTYPE:PHOTOGRAPH::
(A)bust: statue
(B)pastiche: painting
(C)narrative: novel
(D)hieroglyphic: papyrus
(E)musket: firearm
7. AUTHORITATIVE:ACCEPTANCE::
(A)conspicuous: attention
(B)nebulous: validation
(C)congruous: appropriation
(D)maudlin: passion
(E)tangible: substance
8. UNDERSCORE:EMPHASIS::
(A)eradicate: destruction
(B)stigmatize: confrontation
(C)quantify: assessment
(D)brand: ownership
(E)log: record
9. PREEMINENCE:IMPORTANCE::
(A)predestination: belief
(B)prefiguration: reality
(C)premeditation: execution
(D)predisposition: preference
(E)preponderance: weight
10. SLIPPERY:ELUDE::
(A)dangerous: distract
(B)hidden: alarm
(C)temporary: erase
(D)alluring: entice
(E)overwrought: exclaim
11. PILLORY:RIDICULE:
(A)badge: challenge
(B)guillotine: execute
(C)rope: chastise
(D)knife: frighten
(E)cell: blame
12. LAW:JUDGMENT::
(A)jury: verdict
(B)data: collection
(C)information: decision
(D)news:message
(E)sample: population
13. MACABRE :SHUDDER::
(A)hilarious: laugh
(B)vain: preen
(C)nostalgic: cry
(D)tedious: smirk
(E)timid: dare
14. IMPRESARIO:ENTERTAINMENT::
(A)pugilist: peace
(B)magnate: diplomacy
(C)usher: concert
(D)athlete: contest
(E)broker: trade
15. MOTIVE:DEED::
(A)goal: need
(B)means: method
(C)regret: retribution
(D)doubt: question
(E)hope: fulfillment
16. DIARY:BIOGRAPHER::
(A)cards: dealer
(B)scripture: theologian
(C)notebook: stenographer
(D)caption: cartoonist
(E)primer: teacher
17. MASK:FACE::
(A)pseudonym: name
(B)caricature: likeness
(C)forgery: imitation
(D)disguise: detective
(E)code: agent
18. TINT:SUFFUSE::
(A)ponder: yearn
(B)regret: undo
(C)damp: quench
(D)shroud: screen
(E)amble: wander
19. MAGAZINE:PERIODICAL::
(A)newspaper: edition
(B)mystery: fiction
(C)volume: encyclopedia
(D)chapter: book
(E)article: journal
20. FRANK:SECRETIVENESS::
(A)honest: theft
(B)transparent: light
(C)free: autocracy
(D)callow: maturity
(E)confident: intrepidness
21. FANATIC:DEVOTED::
(A)prude: proper
(B)skeptic: religious
(C)cad: devious
(D)gourmet: ravenous
(E)coquette: graceful
22. INDECOROUS:PROPRIETY::
(A)boorish: sensitivity
(B)rancorous: hostility
(C)stuffy: dignity
(D)presumptuous: boldness
(E)charismatic: loyalty
23. CAPRICIOUS:WHIM::
(A)conventional: innovation
(B)objective: fact
(C)satirical: benevolence
(D)gloomy: optimism
(E)opinionated: rudeness
24. SNOW:PRECIPITATION::
(A)lava: volcano
(B)hurricane: cyclone
(C)desert: drought
(D)seed: germination
(E)temperature: season
25. RECALCITRANT:AUTHORITY::
(A)implacable: conciliation
(B)remorseful: recompense
(C)indomitable: challenge
(D)insubordinate: camaraderie
(E)enthusiastic: opportunity
26. INKLING:INDICATION::
(A)apprentice: expert
(B)theory: hypothesis
(C)hunger: thirst
(D)orientation: direction
(E)lapse: error
27. DISPERSE:RECONVENE::
(A)believe: persuade
(B)explain: understand
(C)tell: know
(D)dismiss: reinstate
(E)increase: recombine
28. BACTERIUM:COLONY::
(A)army: invasion
(B)citizen: nation
(C)resident: apartment
(D)furniture: house
(E)wheel: automobile
29. LARDER:FOOD::
(A)depository: storage
(B)terminal: aircraft
(C)garage: mechanics
(D)armory: munitions
(E)factory: tools
30. TONIC:STIMULATE::
(A)sedative: invigorate
(B)placebo: inculcate
(C)antidote: poison
(D)toxin: palliate
(E)analgesic: deaden
31. ILLUSION:PERCEPTION::
(A)lapse: miscalculation
(B)justice: impartiality
(C)cunning: truth
(D)gaffe: judgment
(E)forcefulness: coercion
32. AMULET:EVIL::
(A)helmet: injury
(B)antibiotic: health
(C)garment: modesty
(D)incentive: discouragement
(E)diversion: worry
GRE TEST 17 ANSWER KEYS :
1-5:EEDDA, 6-10:EADED, 11-15:BCAED, 16-20:BACBD,
21-25:AABBA, 26-30:EDBDE, 31-32:DA
1. INCHOATE:
(A)explicit
(B)dependable
(C)pragmatic
(D)therapeutic
(E)enduring
2. INCIPIENT:
(A)exuberant
(B)full-bodied
(C)explicit
(D)plentiful
(E)full-blown
3. NASCENT:
(A)widely displaced
(B)completely clear
(C)totally natural
(D)strongly contrary
(E)fully established
4. REPORTORIAL:
(A)unlikely
(B)imaginative
(C)indecisive
(D)characteristic
(E)challenging
5. IMPUGN:
(A)revoke
(B)discharge
(C)champion
(D)console
(E)restore
6. RAVE:
(A)flak
(B)flop
(C)cant
(D)pan
(E)snub
7. BANAL:
(A)faithful
(B)arresting
(C)inclined
(D)forced
(E)elaborate
8. BANALITY:
(A)accurate portrayal
(B)impromptu statement
(C)original expression
(D)succinct interpretation
(E)elaborate critique
9. ORIENT:
(A)hasten
(B)defile
(C)menace
(D)confuse
(E)decline
10. CONSTRAIN:
(A)release
(B)sever
(C)abandon
(D)unload
(E)agree
11. RUFFLE:SHIRT::
(A)rafter: roof
(B)molding: cabinet
(C)gate :path
(D)curb :sidewalk
(E)shade :window
12. EMIGRATE:EXILE::
(A)select :organize
(B)appoint :nominate
(C)capture :imprison
(D)enlist :conscript
(E)contribute :deduct
13. BARRAGE:EXPLOSIVES::
(A)cacophony: sounds
(B)deluge: rain
(C)vista: sights
(D)grenade: bombs
(E)volcano: lava
14. WARY:GULLED::
(A)passionate: moved
(B)taciturn: goaded
(C)loquacious: befriended
(D)vigilant: ambushed
(E)shrill: satisfied
15. ARTERY:PLAQUE::
(A)river: levee
(B)track: switch
(C)channel: silt
(D)information: flow
(E)tunnel: wall
16. SEDATIVE:DROWSINESS::
(A)epidemic: contagiousness
(B)vaccine: virus
(C)laxative: drug
(D)anesthetic: numbness
(E)therapy: psychosis
17. CURIOSITY:KNOW::
(A)temptation: conquer
(B)starvation: eat
(C)wanderlust: travel
(D)humor: laugh
(E)survival: live
18. WORSHIP:SACRIFICE::
(A)generation: pyre
(B)burial: mortuary
(C)weapon: centurion
(D)massacre: invasion
(E)prediction: augury
19. CONTIGUOUS:ABUT::
(A)possible: occur
(B)simultaneous: coincide
(C)comprehensive: except
(D)synthetic: create
(E)constant: stabilize
20. SUITCASE:LUGGAGE::
(A)gift: package
(B)necklace: garment
(C)room: house
(D)hat: millinery
(E)faucet: sink
21. ENFRANCHISE:VOTE::
(A)advertise: sell
(B)fumigate: kill
(C)filter: purify
(D)illuminate: see
(E)ignite: burn
22. LOG:SHIP::
(A)archive: data
(B)inventory: store
(C)roster: team
(D)bulletin: event
(E)diary: person
23. APOLOGIZE:CONTRITE::
(A)aggravate: contemptuous
(B)endorse: esteemed
(C)extenuate: guilty
(D)compliment: impressed
(E)rationalize: modest
24. SENSITIZATION:ALLERGIC::
(A)immunity: vulnerable
(B)habituation: inured
(C)invigoration: stimulating
(D)sleep: anesthetic
(E)disinfection: preventive
25. MEETING:MINUTES::
(A)concert: orchestration
(B)filter: camera
(C)sale: deed
(D)earthquake: vibration
(E)television: signal
26. MINUTIAE: DETAILS::
(A) data: hypotheses
(B) research: findings
(C) approximations: calculations
(D) queries: answers
(E) quibbles: objections
27. CREDITS:MOVIE::
(A)byline: article
(B)copyright: song
(C)rehearsal: dance
(D)dedication: book
(E)title: work
28. STRATAGEM:DECEIVE::
(A)epithet: correspond
(B)oration: publish
(C)conservation: expend
(D)concession: placate
(E)sentence: prosecute
29. FLAG:COUNTRY::
(A)dialect: region
(B)handshake: greeting
(C)trademark: company
(D)patent: product
(E)souvenir: vacation
30. STENCIL:LETTERING::
(A)skillet: heating
(B)pattern: sewing
(C)plow: farming
(D)music: singing
(E)hammer: building
GRE TEST 16 ANSWER KEYS :
1-5:AEEBC, 6-10:DBCDA, 11-15:BDBDC, 16-20:DCEBD,
21-25:DEDBC, 26-30:EADCB
GRE TEST 17
1. IRK:ENRAGE::
(A)whisper: mumble
(B)wait: anticipate
(C)invite: entertain
(D)soothe: calm
(E)suggest: urge
2. COUNTERMAND:ORDER::
(A)trespass: property
(B)criticize: judgment
(C)renovate: improvement
(D)accuse: punishment
(E)revoke: license
3. FETID:SMELL::
(A)textured: touch
(B)practical: miserliness
(C)luxurious: money
(D)ugly: appearance
(E)anxious: excitement
4. EXPIATE:GUILT::
(A)canvass: support
(B)adorn: appearance
(C)testify: conviction
(D)correct: error
(E)preach: conversion
5. IMPORTUNE:REQUEST::
(A)pry: inquiry
(B)balk: obstacle
(C)fulminate: silence
(D)discountenance: plea
(E)vitiate: punishment
6. DAGUERREOTYPE:PHOTOGRAPH::
(A)bust: statue
(B)pastiche: painting
(C)narrative: novel
(D)hieroglyphic: papyrus
(E)musket: firearm
7. AUTHORITATIVE:ACCEPTANCE::
(A)conspicuous: attention
(B)nebulous: validation
(C)congruous: appropriation
(D)maudlin: passion
(E)tangible: substance
8. UNDERSCORE:EMPHASIS::
(A)eradicate: destruction
(B)stigmatize: confrontation
(C)quantify: assessment
(D)brand: ownership
(E)log: record
9. PREEMINENCE:IMPORTANCE::
(A)predestination: belief
(B)prefiguration: reality
(C)premeditation: execution
(D)predisposition: preference
(E)preponderance: weight
10. SLIPPERY:ELUDE::
(A)dangerous: distract
(B)hidden: alarm
(C)temporary: erase
(D)alluring: entice
(E)overwrought: exclaim
11. PILLORY:RIDICULE:
(A)badge: challenge
(B)guillotine: execute
(C)rope: chastise
(D)knife: frighten
(E)cell: blame
12. LAW:JUDGMENT::
(A)jury: verdict
(B)data: collection
(C)information: decision
(D)news:message
(E)sample: population
13. MACABRE :SHUDDER::
(A)hilarious: laugh
(B)vain: preen
(C)nostalgic: cry
(D)tedious: smirk
(E)timid: dare
14. IMPRESARIO:ENTERTAINMENT::
(A)pugilist: peace
(B)magnate: diplomacy
(C)usher: concert
(D)athlete: contest
(E)broker: trade
15. MOTIVE:DEED::
(A)goal: need
(B)means: method
(C)regret: retribution
(D)doubt: question
(E)hope: fulfillment
16. DIARY:BIOGRAPHER::
(A)cards: dealer
(B)scripture: theologian
(C)notebook: stenographer
(D)caption: cartoonist
(E)primer: teacher
17. MASK:FACE::
(A)pseudonym: name
(B)caricature: likeness
(C)forgery: imitation
(D)disguise: detective
(E)code: agent
18. TINT:SUFFUSE::
(A)ponder: yearn
(B)regret: undo
(C)damp: quench
(D)shroud: screen
(E)amble: wander
19. MAGAZINE:PERIODICAL::
(A)newspaper: edition
(B)mystery: fiction
(C)volume: encyclopedia
(D)chapter: book
(E)article: journal
20. FRANK:SECRETIVENESS::
(A)honest: theft
(B)transparent: light
(C)free: autocracy
(D)callow: maturity
(E)confident: intrepidness
21. FANATIC:DEVOTED::
(A)prude: proper
(B)skeptic: religious
(C)cad: devious
(D)gourmet: ravenous
(E)coquette: graceful
22. INDECOROUS:PROPRIETY::
(A)boorish: sensitivity
(B)rancorous: hostility
(C)stuffy: dignity
(D)presumptuous: boldness
(E)charismatic: loyalty
23. CAPRICIOUS:WHIM::
(A)conventional: innovation
(B)objective: fact
(C)satirical: benevolence
(D)gloomy: optimism
(E)opinionated: rudeness
24. SNOW:PRECIPITATION::
(A)lava: volcano
(B)hurricane: cyclone
(C)desert: drought
(D)seed: germination
(E)temperature: season
25. RECALCITRANT:AUTHORITY::
(A)implacable: conciliation
(B)remorseful: recompense
(C)indomitable: challenge
(D)insubordinate: camaraderie
(E)enthusiastic: opportunity
26. INKLING:INDICATION::
(A)apprentice: expert
(B)theory: hypothesis
(C)hunger: thirst
(D)orientation: direction
(E)lapse: error
27. DISPERSE:RECONVENE::
(A)believe: persuade
(B)explain: understand
(C)tell: know
(D)dismiss: reinstate
(E)increase: recombine
28. BACTERIUM:COLONY::
(A)army: invasion
(B)citizen: nation
(C)resident: apartment
(D)furniture: house
(E)wheel: automobile
29. LARDER:FOOD::
(A)depository: storage
(B)terminal: aircraft
(C)garage: mechanics
(D)armory: munitions
(E)factory: tools
30. TONIC:STIMULATE::
(A)sedative: invigorate
(B)placebo: inculcate
(C)antidote: poison
(D)toxin: palliate
(E)analgesic: deaden
31. ILLUSION:PERCEPTION::
(A)lapse: miscalculation
(B)justice: impartiality
(C)cunning: truth
(D)gaffe: judgment
(E)forcefulness: coercion
32. AMULET:EVIL::
(A)helmet: injury
(B)antibiotic: health
(C)garment: modesty
(D)incentive: discouragement
(E)diversion: worry
GRE TEST 17 ANSWER KEYS :
1-5:EEDDA, 6-10:EADED, 11-15:BCAED, 16-20:BACBD,
21-25:AABBA, 26-30:EDBDE, 31-32:DA
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