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● Word Pair Analogies 9
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.
1) BELLICOSE : AGGRESSIVE
A)
B)
C)
D)
reputable : shady
aromatic : unscented
corporeal : imagined
irksome : annoying
2) REBUTTAL : REFUTE
A)
B)
C)
D)
convulsion : shudder
message : inform
emporium : purchase
henchman : lead
3) MUTINOUS : COMPLIANT
A)
B)
C)
D)
nebulous : distinct
heinous : awful
laborious : toilsome
nominal : trivial
4) RANT : BOMBASTIC
A)
B)
C)
D)
recluse : friendly
bard : talkative
conflagration : disastrous
obelisk : mysterious
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Example:
Bridge Type: Lack
#) UNDERQUALIFIED : CREDENTIALS
A)
B)
C)
D)
tentative : doubt
tenacious : determination
lackluster : enthusiasm
epicurean : appreciation
Bridge Sentence:
By definition, something that is bellicose is
aggressive.
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5) CASTLE : EDIFICE
A)
B)
C)
D)
objective : task
profiteer : mercenary
subpoena : summons
trilogy : sequel
6) VOLUMINOUS : LARGE
A)
B)
C)
D)
ravenous : hungry
separable : divisible
sinuous : straight
lustrous : golden
7) NEGLIGENCE : CARELESSNESS
A)
B)
C)
D)
stone : lithograph
jubilation : anniversary
bigotry : friendship
admiration : reverence
8) SHEPHERD : DOG
A)
B)
C)
D)
marsupial : kangaroo
whelp : dragon
albatross : bird
hornet : bee
9) IRRATIONAL : REASON
A)
B)
C)
D)
voluble : fluency
irreproachable : flaws
eclectic : versatility
nefarious : sin
10) SENATOR : LEGISLATURE
A)
B)
C)
D)
palisade : resort
battleship : armada
predator : wolf
introvert : personality
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