GRE BIG BOOK ANALOGY & ANTONYM
GRE TEST 20
1. DAREDEVIL: AUDACITY:
(A) malcontent: dissatisfaction
(B) perfectionist: patience
(C) cynic: indiscretion
(D) melancholic: bitterness
(E) hedonist: ambition
2. ANOMALY: PARADIGMATIC::
(A) membrane: impenetrable
(B) weakness: durable
(C) blemish: flawless
(D) fallacy: convincing
(E) liability: solvent
3. TRAVESTY:
(A) intentional slight
(B) light burden
(C) good rapport
(D) assertion
(E) paragon
4. LATENCY: RESPONSE::
(A) term: pregnancy
(B) incubation: disease
(C) interval: periodicity
(D) duration: process
(E) fluctuation: equilibrium
5. COMPLANT: SERVILE::
(A) trusting: gullible
(B) cringing: fawning
(C) pleasant: effortless
(D) adventurous: courageous
(E) arduous: futile
6. UNDERSTUDY: STAR::
(A) patient: surgeon
(B) deputy: sheriff
(C) secretary: executive
(D) clerk: judge
(E) groom: jockey
7.ANACHRONISTIC: TIME::
(A) discordant: sound
(B) dilapidated: construction
(C) disreputable: personality
(D) contagious: illness
(E) nauseating: odor
8.ROYALTY: PAYMENT::
(A) manuscript: page
(B) gratuity: check
(C) dividend: debt
(D) subpoena: writ
(E) client: fee
9.MILK: EXTRACT::
(A) squander: enjoy
(B) exploit: utilize
(C) research: investigate
(D) hire: manage
(E) wheedle: flatter
10.USURY: INTEREST::
(A) fraud: property
(B) gouging: price
(C) monopoly: production
(D) foreclosure: mortgage
(E) embezzlement: savings
11.LEVEE: RIVER::
(A) seam: fabric
(B) corona: sun
(C) cordon: crowd
(D) petal: flower
(E) moat: castle
12.UPBRAID: REPROACH::
(A) dote: like
(B) lag: stray
(C) vex: please
(D) earn: desire
(E) recast: explain
13.PROHIBITIVE: PURCHASE::
(A) preventive: heal
(B) laudatory: praise
(C) admonitory: fear
(D) peremptory: dispute
(E) imperative: comply
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14.MERCURIAL: MOOD::
(A) energetic: delirium
(B) jovial: conviviality
(C) fickle: affection
(D) martial: anarchy
(E) paranoid: suspicion
15.ENUNCIATE: WORDS::
(A) limn: lines
(B) parse: sentences
(C) hear: sounds
(D) run: steps
(E) stint: savings
16.MUTED: COLOR::
(A) archaic: diction
(B) pastoral: composition
(C) muffled: sound
(D) haunting: tune
(E) unconcerned: interest
17.PURIFICATION: DROSS::
(A) distillation: vinegar
(B) assay: gold
(C) desalinization: salt
(D) condensation: vapor
(E) reaction: catalyst
18.DISGUISE: RECOGNITION::
(A) prevarication: statement
(B) infidelity: marriage
(C) camouflage: infiltration
(D) espionage: diplomacy
(E) padding: damage
19.GUST: WIND::
(A) rapids: river
(B) blizzard: snowstorm
(C) cloudburst: rainfall
(D) mist: fog
(E) surf: sea
20.DISABUSE: ERROR::
(A) rehabilitate: addiction
(B) persevere: dereliction
(C) belittle: imperfection
(D) discredit: reputation
(E) discern: discrimination
21.INVENTORY: STOCK::
(A) calculation: ledger
(B) poll: balloting
(C) survey: territory
(D) census: population
(E) petition: names
22.MALINGERER: DUTY::
(A) scholar: pedantry
(B) recluse: humanity
(C) rebel: responsibility
(D) miser: wealth
(E) patron: criticism
23.METAPHOR: LITERAL::
(A) biography: accurate
(B) melody: spoken
(C) poem: rhythmic
(D) anthem: patriotic
(E) ballet: intricate
24.PRESCIENCE: FUTURE::
(A) irrationality: sanity
(B) predictability: past
(C) irascibility: emotions
(D) erudition: esoteric
(E) talkativeness: loquacity
25.ZEALOUS: ENTHUSIASTIC::
(A) pedantic : educated
(B) flamboyant: stylish
(C) cautious: prudent
(D) pious : virtuous
(E) idolatrous: devoted
GRE TEST 20 ANSWER KEYS:
ACEBA BADBB CADCA CCECA DBBDE
GRE TEST 21
1. SCHOOL: FISH:
(A)posse: crowd
(B)arrow: feathers
(C)union: labor
(D)flock: birds
(E)stock: cattle
2. BIRD: SNARE:
(A)lion: den
(B)fish :seine
(C)lamb: shears
(D)scorpion: sting
(E)lobster: claw
3. LISTEN: RECORDING:
(A)carve: statue
(B)reproduce: plan
(C)review: book
(D)frame: painting
(E)view: photograph
4. REFLECTION: LIGHT:
(A)emotion: feeling
(B)echo: sound
(C)film: scene
(D)microphone: hearing
(E)iris: vision
5. TORQUE: ROTATION:
(A)centrifuge: axis
(B)osmosis: membrane
(C)traction: elongation
(D)elasticity: variation
(E)gas: propulsion
6. SUBSIDY: SUPPORT:
(A)assistance: endowment
(B)funds: fellowship
(C)credit: payment
(D)debt: obligation
(E)loan: note
7. ALCOVE: RECESS:
(A)turret: chimney
(B)dome: roof
(C)column: entrance
(D)foyer: ballroom
(E)foundation: building
8. IRON: METAL:
(A)granite: rock
(B)fragment: block
(C)mine: ore
(D)shale: petroleum
(E)glacier: mountain
9. INSECT: BUTTERFLY:
(A)perfume: essence
(B)botany: chrysanthemum
(C)philosophy: metaphysics
(D)pitch: black
(E)color: brightness
10. CHOIR: SINGER::
(A) election: voter
(B) anthology: poet
(C) cast: actor
(D) orchestra: composer
(E) convention: speaker
11. STANZA: POEM::
(A) pirouette: ballet
(B) rhyme: verse
(C) duet: chorus
(D) act: opera
(E) mimicry: pantomime
12. BOUQUET: FLOWERS::
(A) forest: trees
(B) husk: corn
(C) mist: rain
(D) woodpile: logs
(E) drift: snow
13. SCALPEL: SURGEON::
(A) laser: agronomist
(B) magnet: ecologist
(C) syringe: geologist
(D) telescope: astronomer
(E) microscope: geometrician
14. HAMMER: CARPENTER::
(A) brick: mason
(B) road: driver
(C) kitchen: cook
(D) letter: secretary
(E) knife: butcher
15. SAW: CARPENTER::
(A) brush: painter
(B) typewriter: author
(C) trowel: bricklayer
(D) wagon: farmer
(E) scissors: tailor
16. MARTIAL: MILITARY::
(A) basic: simplistic
(B) classic: musical
(C) cosmic: planetary
(D) runic: mysterious
(E) endemic: patriotic
17. CHARY: CAUTION::
(A) circumspect: recklessness
(B) imperturbable: composure
(C) meticulous: resourcefulness
(D) exigent: stability
(E) fortuitous: pluck
18. DESPOTIC: TYRANNY::
(A) authoritarian: superiority
(B) skillful: celebrity
(C) generous: liberality
(D) suspect: illegality
(E) peaceful: benevolence
19.CONTIGUOUS: ABUT::
(A) possible: occur
(B) simultaneous: coincide
(C) comprehensive: except
(D) synthetic : create
(E) constant : stabilize
20. GLARING: BRIGHT::
(A) iridescent: colorful
(B) perceptible: visible
(C) discordant: harmonious
(D) peppery: salty
(E) deafening: loud
21. TROUBLED: DISTRAUGHT::
(A) annoyed: disillusioned
(B) disturbed: interrupted
(C) covetous: rapacious
(D) outmoded: ostentatious
(E) tranquil: placid
22. FASCINATION: INTEREST::
(A) laughter: humor
(B) adoration: fondness
(C) loyalty: admiration
(D) innocence: ignorance
(E) violence: disaffection
23. ENTANGLE: INVOLVE::
(A) caution: fear
(B) compel: force
(C) grill: question
(D) replicate: copy
(E) waver: adhere
24. GARRULOUS: TALKATIVE::
(A) suspicious: unreliable
(B) cantankerous: obtuse
(C) cloying: sweet
(D) reflective: insightful
(E) prudent: indecisive
25.FRUGAL: MISERLY::
(A) confident : arrogant
(B) courageous: pugnacious
(C) famous: aggressive
(D) rash: foolhardy
(E) quiet: timid
26. ENVELOPE: LETTER::
(A) scarf: hat
(B) box: bag
(C) crate: produce
(D) neck: head
(E) blood: heart
27. LARDER: FOOD::
(A) depository : storage
(B) terminal: aircraft
(C) garage: mechanics
(D) armory: munitions
(E) factory: tools
28. FOLDER: PAPERS::
(A) drawer: clothing
(B) recipe: ingredients
(C) cubicle: partitions
(D) suitcase: luggage
(E) box: lid
29. REDOLENT: SMELL::
(A) curious: knowledge
(B) lucid: sight
(C) torpid: motion
(D) ephemeral: touch
(E) piquant: taste
30.FRENETIC: MOVEMENT::
(A) perceptive: analysis
(B) effortless : expression
(C) focused : thought
(D) spontaneous: behavior
(E) fanatical : belief
31. LACONIC: SPEECH::
(A) believable: excuse
(B) unyielding: attitude
(C) austere: design
(D) somber: procession
(E) gradual: transition
32. MERCURIAL: MOOD::
(A) energetic: delirium
(B) jovial: conviviality
(C) fickle: affection
(D) martial: anarchy
(E) paranoid: suspicion
GRE TEST 21 ANSWER KEYS
1.D 2.B 3.E 4.B 5.C 6.D 7.B 8.A 9.C
10.C 11.C 12.D 13.D 14.E 15.E 16.D 17.B 18.C 19.B
20.E 21.C 22.B 23.C 24.C 25.A 26.C
27.D 28.A 29.E 30.E 31.C 32.C
GRE TEST 22
1. INFLATE: BURST:
(A) atrophy: evaporate
(B) pull: tear
(C) expose: hide
(D) excavate: increase
(E) break: shatter
2.NUMB: INSENSIBLE:
(A) reflect: luminous
(B) burnish: lustrous
(C) heckle: raucous
(D) repulse: odious
(E) braid: sinuous
3. EVAPORATE: VAPOR:
(A) petrify: stone
(B) centrifuge: liquid
(C) saturate: fluid
(D) corrode: acid
(E) incinerate: fire
4. PEDIATRICS: CHILDREN:
(A) dermatology: skin
(B) pathology: medicine
(C) meteorology: forecasts
(D) neurology: psychologists
(E) ecology: environmentalist
5. AESTHETICS: BEAUTY:
(A) ethics: etiquette
(B) epistemology: knowledge
(C) logistics: truth
(D) rhetoric: reasoning
(E) theology: morals
6. PROCTOR: SUPERVISE:
(A) prophet: rule
(B) profiteer: consume
(C) profligate: demand
(D) prodigal: squander
(E) prodigy: wonder
7. COWARD: CRAVEN:
(A) liar: facetious
(B) dupe: gullible
(C) commentator: caustic
(D) judge: impartial
(E) criminal: hostile
8. SKIRMISH: INSIGNIFICANCE:
(A) revolution: democracy
(B) duel: formality
(C) feud: impartiality
(D) bout: sparring
(E) crusade: remoteness
9. PEST: IRKSOME:
(A) salesclerk: courteous
(B) expert: proficient
(C) enigma: unexpected
(D) leader: nondescript
(E) accuser: indicted
10. ANNOYING: GADFLY:
(A) brave: underdog
(B) conniving: killjoy
(C) insipid: bungler
(D) rude: churl
(E) vicious: manipulator
11. COWARD: BRAVE:
(A) hero: cynical
(B) martyr: impatient
(C) philanthropist: selfish
(D) agnostic: intuitive
(E) traitor: careful
12. FAWN :IMPERIOUSNESS:
(A) equivocate: directness
(B) elaborate: originality
(C) boggle: imagination
(D) manipulate: repression
(E) coddle: permissiveness
13. INSIPID:INVENTION:
(A) ironic: gravity
(B) realistic: originality
(C) generic: artistry
(D) foppish: affection
(E) prosaic: imagination
14. AUDACIOUS: TREPIDATION:
(A) refractory:intransigence
(B) laconic:volubility
(C) sordid:aspiration
(D) cursory:accumulation
(E) derisive:subordination
15. PURIFY: IMPERFECTION:
(A) align: adjustment
(B) weary: boredom
(C) disagree: controversy
(D) verify: doubtfulness
(E) hone: sharpness
16. ANTIDOTE: POISON:
(A) cure: recovery
(B) narcotic: sleep
(C) stimulant: relapse
(D) tonic: lethargy
(E) resuscitation: breathing
17. EMBELLISH: AUSTERE:
(A) condense: illusive
(B) alter: remarkable
(C) train: clumsy
(D) adulterate: pure
(E) refine: unique
18. ANXIOUS: REASSURANCE:
(A) resentful: gratitude
(B) perplexed: clarification
(C) inured: imagination
(D) vociferous: suppression
(E) abstemious: indulgence
19. PRATE: SPEAK:
(A) digress: conclude
(B) probe: examine
(C) soar: travel
(D) wheedle: coax
(E) saunter: walk
20. TWIG: LIMB:
(A) microbe: slide
(B) galaxy: star
(C) doggerel: poetry
(D) plant: root
(E) brook: river
21. DOGGEREL: VERSE:
(A) burlesque: play
(B) sketch: drawing
(C) operetta: symphony
(D) fable: narration
22. LOPE: RUN::
(A) uncover: lose
(B) view: see
(C) sigh: moan
(D) chew: drink
(E) drawl: speak
23. BABBLE: TALK::
(A) chisel: sculpt
(B) harmonize: sing
(C) scribble: write
(D) hint: imply
(E) quibble: elude
24. MINUTIA: DETAILS::
(A) data : hypotheses
(B) research : findings
(C) approximations: calculations
(D) queries: answers
(E) Quibbles: objections
25. EMBRACE: AFFECTION::
(A) jeer: sullenness
(B) glower: ridicule
(C) frown: displeasure
(D) cooperation: respect
(E) flattery: love
26. PREEN: SELF-SATISFACTION::
(A) fume: anger
(B) inhibit: spontaneity
(C) regret: guilt
(D) resent: cooperation
(E) brood: resolution
27. REDOUBTABLE: AWE::
(A) tart: pungency
(B) tacit: solitude
(C) despicable: contempt
(D) engrossing: obliviousness
(E) venerable: renown
28. APOLOGIZE: CONTRITE::
(A) aggravate: contemptuous
(B) endorse: esteemed
(C) extenuate: guilty
(D) compliment: impressed
(E) rationalize: modest
29.SEDATIVE: DROWSINESS::
(A) epidemic: contagiousness
(B) vaccine : virus
(C) laxative: drug
(D) anesthetic: numbness
(E) therapy: psychosis
GRE TEST 22 ANSWER KEYS: 1.B 2.B 3.A 4.A 5.B 6.D 7.B 8.B 9.B 10.D 11.C 12.A 13.E 14.B 15.D 16.D
17.D 18.B 19.E 20.E 21.A 22.E 23.C 24.E 25.C 26.A 27.C 28.D 29.D
1. DAREDEVIL: AUDACITY:
(A) malcontent: dissatisfaction
(B) perfectionist: patience
(C) cynic: indiscretion
(D) melancholic: bitterness
(E) hedonist: ambition
2. ANOMALY: PARADIGMATIC::
(A) membrane: impenetrable
(B) weakness: durable
(C) blemish: flawless
(D) fallacy: convincing
(E) liability: solvent
3. TRAVESTY:
(A) intentional slight
(B) light burden
(C) good rapport
(D) assertion
(E) paragon
4. LATENCY: RESPONSE::
(A) term: pregnancy
(B) incubation: disease
(C) interval: periodicity
(D) duration: process
(E) fluctuation: equilibrium
5. COMPLANT: SERVILE::
(A) trusting: gullible
(B) cringing: fawning
(C) pleasant: effortless
(D) adventurous: courageous
(E) arduous: futile
6. UNDERSTUDY: STAR::
(A) patient: surgeon
(B) deputy: sheriff
(C) secretary: executive
(D) clerk: judge
(E) groom: jockey
7.ANACHRONISTIC: TIME::
(A) discordant: sound
(B) dilapidated: construction
(C) disreputable: personality
(D) contagious: illness
(E) nauseating: odor
8.ROYALTY: PAYMENT::
(A) manuscript: page
(B) gratuity: check
(C) dividend: debt
(D) subpoena: writ
(E) client: fee
9.MILK: EXTRACT::
(A) squander: enjoy
(B) exploit: utilize
(C) research: investigate
(D) hire: manage
(E) wheedle: flatter
10.USURY: INTEREST::
(A) fraud: property
(B) gouging: price
(C) monopoly: production
(D) foreclosure: mortgage
(E) embezzlement: savings
11.LEVEE: RIVER::
(A) seam: fabric
(B) corona: sun
(C) cordon: crowd
(D) petal: flower
(E) moat: castle
12.UPBRAID: REPROACH::
(A) dote: like
(B) lag: stray
(C) vex: please
(D) earn: desire
(E) recast: explain
13.PROHIBITIVE: PURCHASE::
(A) preventive: heal
(B) laudatory: praise
(C) admonitory: fear
(D) peremptory: dispute
(E) imperative: comply
11-2
14.MERCURIAL: MOOD::
(A) energetic: delirium
(B) jovial: conviviality
(C) fickle: affection
(D) martial: anarchy
(E) paranoid: suspicion
15.ENUNCIATE: WORDS::
(A) limn: lines
(B) parse: sentences
(C) hear: sounds
(D) run: steps
(E) stint: savings
16.MUTED: COLOR::
(A) archaic: diction
(B) pastoral: composition
(C) muffled: sound
(D) haunting: tune
(E) unconcerned: interest
17.PURIFICATION: DROSS::
(A) distillation: vinegar
(B) assay: gold
(C) desalinization: salt
(D) condensation: vapor
(E) reaction: catalyst
18.DISGUISE: RECOGNITION::
(A) prevarication: statement
(B) infidelity: marriage
(C) camouflage: infiltration
(D) espionage: diplomacy
(E) padding: damage
19.GUST: WIND::
(A) rapids: river
(B) blizzard: snowstorm
(C) cloudburst: rainfall
(D) mist: fog
(E) surf: sea
20.DISABUSE: ERROR::
(A) rehabilitate: addiction
(B) persevere: dereliction
(C) belittle: imperfection
(D) discredit: reputation
(E) discern: discrimination
21.INVENTORY: STOCK::
(A) calculation: ledger
(B) poll: balloting
(C) survey: territory
(D) census: population
(E) petition: names
22.MALINGERER: DUTY::
(A) scholar: pedantry
(B) recluse: humanity
(C) rebel: responsibility
(D) miser: wealth
(E) patron: criticism
23.METAPHOR: LITERAL::
(A) biography: accurate
(B) melody: spoken
(C) poem: rhythmic
(D) anthem: patriotic
(E) ballet: intricate
24.PRESCIENCE: FUTURE::
(A) irrationality: sanity
(B) predictability: past
(C) irascibility: emotions
(D) erudition: esoteric
(E) talkativeness: loquacity
25.ZEALOUS: ENTHUSIASTIC::
(A) pedantic : educated
(B) flamboyant: stylish
(C) cautious: prudent
(D) pious : virtuous
(E) idolatrous: devoted
GRE TEST 20 ANSWER KEYS:
ACEBA BADBB CADCA CCECA DBBDE
GRE TEST 21
1. SCHOOL: FISH:
(A)posse: crowd
(B)arrow: feathers
(C)union: labor
(D)flock: birds
(E)stock: cattle
2. BIRD: SNARE:
(A)lion: den
(B)fish :seine
(C)lamb: shears
(D)scorpion: sting
(E)lobster: claw
3. LISTEN: RECORDING:
(A)carve: statue
(B)reproduce: plan
(C)review: book
(D)frame: painting
(E)view: photograph
4. REFLECTION: LIGHT:
(A)emotion: feeling
(B)echo: sound
(C)film: scene
(D)microphone: hearing
(E)iris: vision
5. TORQUE: ROTATION:
(A)centrifuge: axis
(B)osmosis: membrane
(C)traction: elongation
(D)elasticity: variation
(E)gas: propulsion
6. SUBSIDY: SUPPORT:
(A)assistance: endowment
(B)funds: fellowship
(C)credit: payment
(D)debt: obligation
(E)loan: note
7. ALCOVE: RECESS:
(A)turret: chimney
(B)dome: roof
(C)column: entrance
(D)foyer: ballroom
(E)foundation: building
8. IRON: METAL:
(A)granite: rock
(B)fragment: block
(C)mine: ore
(D)shale: petroleum
(E)glacier: mountain
9. INSECT: BUTTERFLY:
(A)perfume: essence
(B)botany: chrysanthemum
(C)philosophy: metaphysics
(D)pitch: black
(E)color: brightness
10. CHOIR: SINGER::
(A) election: voter
(B) anthology: poet
(C) cast: actor
(D) orchestra: composer
(E) convention: speaker
11. STANZA: POEM::
(A) pirouette: ballet
(B) rhyme: verse
(C) duet: chorus
(D) act: opera
(E) mimicry: pantomime
12. BOUQUET: FLOWERS::
(A) forest: trees
(B) husk: corn
(C) mist: rain
(D) woodpile: logs
(E) drift: snow
13. SCALPEL: SURGEON::
(A) laser: agronomist
(B) magnet: ecologist
(C) syringe: geologist
(D) telescope: astronomer
(E) microscope: geometrician
14. HAMMER: CARPENTER::
(A) brick: mason
(B) road: driver
(C) kitchen: cook
(D) letter: secretary
(E) knife: butcher
15. SAW: CARPENTER::
(A) brush: painter
(B) typewriter: author
(C) trowel: bricklayer
(D) wagon: farmer
(E) scissors: tailor
16. MARTIAL: MILITARY::
(A) basic: simplistic
(B) classic: musical
(C) cosmic: planetary
(D) runic: mysterious
(E) endemic: patriotic
17. CHARY: CAUTION::
(A) circumspect: recklessness
(B) imperturbable: composure
(C) meticulous: resourcefulness
(D) exigent: stability
(E) fortuitous: pluck
18. DESPOTIC: TYRANNY::
(A) authoritarian: superiority
(B) skillful: celebrity
(C) generous: liberality
(D) suspect: illegality
(E) peaceful: benevolence
19.CONTIGUOUS: ABUT::
(A) possible: occur
(B) simultaneous: coincide
(C) comprehensive: except
(D) synthetic : create
(E) constant : stabilize
20. GLARING: BRIGHT::
(A) iridescent: colorful
(B) perceptible: visible
(C) discordant: harmonious
(D) peppery: salty
(E) deafening: loud
21. TROUBLED: DISTRAUGHT::
(A) annoyed: disillusioned
(B) disturbed: interrupted
(C) covetous: rapacious
(D) outmoded: ostentatious
(E) tranquil: placid
22. FASCINATION: INTEREST::
(A) laughter: humor
(B) adoration: fondness
(C) loyalty: admiration
(D) innocence: ignorance
(E) violence: disaffection
23. ENTANGLE: INVOLVE::
(A) caution: fear
(B) compel: force
(C) grill: question
(D) replicate: copy
(E) waver: adhere
24. GARRULOUS: TALKATIVE::
(A) suspicious: unreliable
(B) cantankerous: obtuse
(C) cloying: sweet
(D) reflective: insightful
(E) prudent: indecisive
25.FRUGAL: MISERLY::
(A) confident : arrogant
(B) courageous: pugnacious
(C) famous: aggressive
(D) rash: foolhardy
(E) quiet: timid
26. ENVELOPE: LETTER::
(A) scarf: hat
(B) box: bag
(C) crate: produce
(D) neck: head
(E) blood: heart
27. LARDER: FOOD::
(A) depository : storage
(B) terminal: aircraft
(C) garage: mechanics
(D) armory: munitions
(E) factory: tools
28. FOLDER: PAPERS::
(A) drawer: clothing
(B) recipe: ingredients
(C) cubicle: partitions
(D) suitcase: luggage
(E) box: lid
29. REDOLENT: SMELL::
(A) curious: knowledge
(B) lucid: sight
(C) torpid: motion
(D) ephemeral: touch
(E) piquant: taste
30.FRENETIC: MOVEMENT::
(A) perceptive: analysis
(B) effortless : expression
(C) focused : thought
(D) spontaneous: behavior
(E) fanatical : belief
31. LACONIC: SPEECH::
(A) believable: excuse
(B) unyielding: attitude
(C) austere: design
(D) somber: procession
(E) gradual: transition
32. MERCURIAL: MOOD::
(A) energetic: delirium
(B) jovial: conviviality
(C) fickle: affection
(D) martial: anarchy
(E) paranoid: suspicion
GRE TEST 21 ANSWER KEYS
1.D 2.B 3.E 4.B 5.C 6.D 7.B 8.A 9.C
10.C 11.C 12.D 13.D 14.E 15.E 16.D 17.B 18.C 19.B
20.E 21.C 22.B 23.C 24.C 25.A 26.C
27.D 28.A 29.E 30.E 31.C 32.C
GRE TEST 22
1. INFLATE: BURST:
(A) atrophy: evaporate
(B) pull: tear
(C) expose: hide
(D) excavate: increase
(E) break: shatter
2.NUMB: INSENSIBLE:
(A) reflect: luminous
(B) burnish: lustrous
(C) heckle: raucous
(D) repulse: odious
(E) braid: sinuous
3. EVAPORATE: VAPOR:
(A) petrify: stone
(B) centrifuge: liquid
(C) saturate: fluid
(D) corrode: acid
(E) incinerate: fire
4. PEDIATRICS: CHILDREN:
(A) dermatology: skin
(B) pathology: medicine
(C) meteorology: forecasts
(D) neurology: psychologists
(E) ecology: environmentalist
5. AESTHETICS: BEAUTY:
(A) ethics: etiquette
(B) epistemology: knowledge
(C) logistics: truth
(D) rhetoric: reasoning
(E) theology: morals
6. PROCTOR: SUPERVISE:
(A) prophet: rule
(B) profiteer: consume
(C) profligate: demand
(D) prodigal: squander
(E) prodigy: wonder
7. COWARD: CRAVEN:
(A) liar: facetious
(B) dupe: gullible
(C) commentator: caustic
(D) judge: impartial
(E) criminal: hostile
8. SKIRMISH: INSIGNIFICANCE:
(A) revolution: democracy
(B) duel: formality
(C) feud: impartiality
(D) bout: sparring
(E) crusade: remoteness
9. PEST: IRKSOME:
(A) salesclerk: courteous
(B) expert: proficient
(C) enigma: unexpected
(D) leader: nondescript
(E) accuser: indicted
10. ANNOYING: GADFLY:
(A) brave: underdog
(B) conniving: killjoy
(C) insipid: bungler
(D) rude: churl
(E) vicious: manipulator
11. COWARD: BRAVE:
(A) hero: cynical
(B) martyr: impatient
(C) philanthropist: selfish
(D) agnostic: intuitive
(E) traitor: careful
12. FAWN :IMPERIOUSNESS:
(A) equivocate: directness
(B) elaborate: originality
(C) boggle: imagination
(D) manipulate: repression
(E) coddle: permissiveness
13. INSIPID:INVENTION:
(A) ironic: gravity
(B) realistic: originality
(C) generic: artistry
(D) foppish: affection
(E) prosaic: imagination
14. AUDACIOUS: TREPIDATION:
(A) refractory:intransigence
(B) laconic:volubility
(C) sordid:aspiration
(D) cursory:accumulation
(E) derisive:subordination
15. PURIFY: IMPERFECTION:
(A) align: adjustment
(B) weary: boredom
(C) disagree: controversy
(D) verify: doubtfulness
(E) hone: sharpness
16. ANTIDOTE: POISON:
(A) cure: recovery
(B) narcotic: sleep
(C) stimulant: relapse
(D) tonic: lethargy
(E) resuscitation: breathing
17. EMBELLISH: AUSTERE:
(A) condense: illusive
(B) alter: remarkable
(C) train: clumsy
(D) adulterate: pure
(E) refine: unique
18. ANXIOUS: REASSURANCE:
(A) resentful: gratitude
(B) perplexed: clarification
(C) inured: imagination
(D) vociferous: suppression
(E) abstemious: indulgence
19. PRATE: SPEAK:
(A) digress: conclude
(B) probe: examine
(C) soar: travel
(D) wheedle: coax
(E) saunter: walk
20. TWIG: LIMB:
(A) microbe: slide
(B) galaxy: star
(C) doggerel: poetry
(D) plant: root
(E) brook: river
21. DOGGEREL: VERSE:
(A) burlesque: play
(B) sketch: drawing
(C) operetta: symphony
(D) fable: narration
22. LOPE: RUN::
(A) uncover: lose
(B) view: see
(C) sigh: moan
(D) chew: drink
(E) drawl: speak
23. BABBLE: TALK::
(A) chisel: sculpt
(B) harmonize: sing
(C) scribble: write
(D) hint: imply
(E) quibble: elude
24. MINUTIA: DETAILS::
(A) data : hypotheses
(B) research : findings
(C) approximations: calculations
(D) queries: answers
(E) Quibbles: objections
25. EMBRACE: AFFECTION::
(A) jeer: sullenness
(B) glower: ridicule
(C) frown: displeasure
(D) cooperation: respect
(E) flattery: love
26. PREEN: SELF-SATISFACTION::
(A) fume: anger
(B) inhibit: spontaneity
(C) regret: guilt
(D) resent: cooperation
(E) brood: resolution
27. REDOUBTABLE: AWE::
(A) tart: pungency
(B) tacit: solitude
(C) despicable: contempt
(D) engrossing: obliviousness
(E) venerable: renown
28. APOLOGIZE: CONTRITE::
(A) aggravate: contemptuous
(B) endorse: esteemed
(C) extenuate: guilty
(D) compliment: impressed
(E) rationalize: modest
29.SEDATIVE: DROWSINESS::
(A) epidemic: contagiousness
(B) vaccine : virus
(C) laxative: drug
(D) anesthetic: numbness
(E) therapy: psychosis
GRE TEST 22 ANSWER KEYS: 1.B 2.B 3.A 4.A 5.B 6.D 7.B 8.B 9.B 10.D 11.C 12.A 13.E 14.B 15.D 16.D
17.D 18.B 19.E 20.E 21.A 22.E 23.C 24.E 25.C 26.A 27.C 28.D 29.D
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