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● Word Pair Analogies 6
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.
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Example:
Bridge Type: Lack
#) UNDERQUALIFIED : CREDENTIALS
A)
B)
C)
D)
tentative : doubt
tenacious : determination
lackluster : enthusiasm
epicurean : appreciation
Bridge Type: Function
1) CLAIRVOYANT : PREDICT
A)
B)
C)
D)
crustacean : swim
patron : support
prodigy : learn
savant : teach
Bridge Sentence:
The function of a clairvoyant is to predict.
The function of a __________ is to
__________.
Bridge Type: Characteristic
2) DIRGE : MOURNFUL
A)
B)
C)
D)
tree : deciduous
degenerate : racist
lawyer : diplomatic
parody : amusing
Bridge Sentence:
A characteristic of a dirge to be mournful.
A characteristic of a __________ is to be
__________.
Bridge Type: Type/Kind
3) BOURGEOISIE : CLASS
A)
B)
C)
D)
commission : wage
mortgage : insurance
disciple : leader
smorgasbord : buffet
Bridge Sentence:
A bourgeoisie is a type of class.
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Bridge Type: Type/Kind
4) MENAGERIE : ANIMALS
A)
B)
C)
D)
troupe : theaters
harem : concubines
vernacular : dictionaries
wardrobe : furniture
Bridge Sentence:
A menagerie is a collection of animals.
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5) BOW : BOAT
A)
B)
C)
D)
word : lexicon
compliment : friendship
seaman : battleship
henchman : villain
6) MISER : PARSIMONIOUS
A)
B)
C)
D)
humanitarian : mortal
misanthrope : antagonistic
doctor : hospitable
mercenary : greedy
7) PROSAIC : EXCITING
A)
B)
C)
D)
clandestine : overt
mendacious : untrue
militaristic : aggressive
nuanced : detailed
8) INFALLIBLE : ERROR
A)
B)
C)
D)
inebriated : sobriety
obstinate : acceptance
polytheistic : salvation
pusillanimous : fear
9) VACUOUS : INTELLIGENCE
A)
B)
C)
D)
vapid : liveliness
quixotic : chivalry
requisite : necessity
entertaining : excitement
10) PARTISAN : BIASED
A)
B)
C)
D)
rivulet : powerful
spinster : unmarried
savage : classy
proletarian : socialist
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