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• A na l o g i e s 4
Level 12
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.
By definition, a platitude is cliché.
By definition, a sage is wise.
Example:
Bridge Type: Definition
#) PLATITUDE : CLICHÉ
A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
dogma : accurate
theater : dramatic
sage : wise
legerdemain : obvious
portent : beneficial
Bridge Type: Function
1) AMENITY : COMFORT
A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
scythe : fell
approbation : praise
scientist : analyze
mallet : gavel
restaurant : indulge
Bridge Sentence:
The function of an amenity is to comfort.
The function of a __________ is to be
__________.
Bridge Type: Lack
2) DEMENTED : LUCIDITY
A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
boorish : propriety
prodigal : sons
acrobatic : flexibility
sanguine : blood
realistic : optimism
Bridge Sentence:
Demented means lacking lucidity.
__________ means lacking __________.
Bridge Type: Definition (Antonyms)
3) DEFENDANT : PLAINTIFF
A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
predator : ecosystem
talent : prodigy
victim : assailant
juror : prosecutor
builder : architect
Bridge Sentence:
A defendant is the opposite of a plaintiff.
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Bridge Type: Characteristic
4) WALL : OPAQUE
A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
usury : interested
jewelry : ostentatious
socialism : destructive
despot : cruel
religion : kosher
5) ASSUAGE : MOLLIFY
A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
abstain : indulge
hypothesize : prove
desiccate : dehydrate
curse : ghostwrite
condemn : neglect
6) MONUMENTAL: SIGNIFICANT
A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
capricious : restrained
beauteous : prepossessing
offensive : stereotypical
objectified : purchased
insignificant : irrelevant
7) ANTIPATHY : APPROVAL
A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
asphyxiation : choking
crochet : knitting
incredulity : faith
infection : contamination
excrement : waste
8) BAILIFF : COURTHOUSE
A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
tournament : stadium
priest : synagogue
ambulance : sepulcher
greyhound : racetrack
majordomo : estate
Bridge Sentence:
A characteristic of wall is to be opaque.
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Answers and Explanations
1) B
An amenity is something that increases comfort. Thus, the function of an amenity is to comfort. An approbation is a formal
commendation or praise. Thus, the function of an approbation is to praise. Therefore (B) is correct.
2) A
Demented means irrational, mad, or otherwise mentally impaired. Lucidity is the ability to think clearly. Thus, demented means
lacking lucidity. Boorish means rude or uncouth. Propriety is the quality of conforming to conventionally accepted standard behavior.
Thus, boorish means lacking propriety. Therefore (A) is correct.
3) C
A defendant is a person accused of a crime in a court of law. A plaintiff is a person who brings a case against someone else in
a court of law. Thus, a defendant is the opposite of a plaintiff. A victim is a person who is injured or harmed in a crime. An
assailant is an attacker or person who harms another. Thus, a victim is the opposite of an assailant. Therefore (C) is correct.
4) C
Opaque means unable to be seen through. Thus, a characteristic of a wall is to be opaque. A despot is an absolute ruler who yields
power in a cruel way. Thus, a characteristic of a despot is to be cruel. Therefore (C) is correct.
5) C
Assuage means to make something unpleasant less intense. Mollify means to reduce the severity of something. Thus, by definition,
to assuage is synonymous with to mollify. Desiccate means to dry something out completely. Dehydrate means to remove liquid
from something. Thus, by definition, desiccate is synonymous with to dehydrate. Therefore (C) is correct.
6) B
Monumental means great in importance, extent, or size. Significant means important. Thus, monumental is an extreme form of
significant. Beauteous means beautiful or very attractive. Prepossessing means attractive in appearance. Thus, beauteous is an
extreme form of prepossessing. Therefore (B) is correct.
7) C
Antipathy is a deep-seated feeling of dislike. Appreciation is enjoyment of something’s good qualities. Thus, antipathy is a lack of
approval. Incredulity is the state of being unwilling to believe something. Faith is the state of being willing to trust in something.
Thus, incredulity is a lack of faith. Therefore (C) is correct.
8) E
A bailiff is a person who keeps the order in a courthouse. Thus, a bailiff works at a courthouse. A majordomo is the chief steward of
a large household or estate. Thus, a majordomo works at an estate. Therefore (E) is correct.
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