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● Word Pair Analogies 5
low-advanced level (SAT)
Directions: Choose the pair of words that
best express a relationship similar to that
of the original pair. Then write the bridge
sentence(s) to the right.
A finger is part of a hand.
A leaf is part of a tree.
Bridge Type: Characteristic
1) IGNORAMUS : UNINTELLIGENT
A)
B)
C)
D)
teacher : tenured
virtuoso : skilled
illness : terminal
hooligan : popular
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Example:
Bridge Type: Lack
#) UNDERQUALIFIED : CREDENTIALS
A)
B)
C)
D)
tentative : doubt
tenacious : determination
lackluster : enthusiasm
epicurean : appreciation
Bridge Sentence:
A characteristic of an ignoramus is to be
unintelligent.
A characteristic of a __________ is to
be__________.
Bridge Type: Function
2) PANACEA : CURE
A)
B)
C)
D)
condiment : eat
mallet : strike
paradox : contradict
charlatan : deceive
Bridge Sentence:
A panacea is used to cure.
A __________ is used to __________.
Bridge Type: Lack
3) MALADROIT : SKILL
A)
B)
C)
D)
domineering : power
abject : poverty
pretentious : modesty
faithful : commitment
Bridge Sentence:
Someone who is maladroit lacks skill.
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Bridge Type: Degree
4) FASTIDIOUS : PARTICULAR
Bridge Sentence:
A)
B)
C)
D)
Someone who is fastidious is very particular.
fanatical : enthusiastic
edible : delicious
adamant : opposed
manipulative : masterful
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5) EXONERATION : RELEASE
A)
B)
C)
D)
examination : accusation
death : execution
governor : pardon
conviction : sentencing
6) CLAY : MALLEABLE
A)
B)
C)
D)
profanity : censored
acceleration : quick
animosity : unwarranted
chicanery : dishonest
7) PRISTINE : DAMAGED
A)
B)
C)
D)
ruined : annihilated
didactic : instructive
inconspicuous : stealthy
paramount : unimportant
8) FETTER : RESTRAINT
A)
B)
C)
D)
dichotomy : division
school : seminary
parasite : assistant
follicle : hair
9) MAP : ATLAS
A)
B)
C)
D)
appendage : body
reprimand : insult
typhoon : hurricane
beast : creature
10) DIFFIDENT : CONFIDENCE
A)
B)
C)
D)
infertile : family
incorrigible : punishment
rash : audacity
deceitful : honesty
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