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● Word Pair Analogies 4
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: Lack
1) AGNOSTIC : BELIEF
A)
B)
C)
D)
lummox : grace
reputation : notoriety
predecessor : origin
tyrant : prerogative
Bridge Sentence:
An agnostic lacks belief.
A __________ lacks __________.
Bridge Type: Function
2) PALLIATIVE : RELIEVE
A)
B)
C)
D)
predicament : solve
tonic : dissolve
deterrent : dissuade
correspondent : sanction
Bridge Sentence:
The function of a palliative is to relieve.
The function of a __________ is to
__________.
Bridge Type: Other
3) EXORCISM : DEMONS
A)
B)
C)
D)
putsch : government
sin : evil
nation : expatriates
cave : stalagmites
Bridge Sentence:
An exorcism drives out demons.
A __________ drives out __________.
Bridge Type: Characteristic
4) GROUCH : CANTAKEROUS
A)
B)
C)
D)
conspiracy : successful
magnate : magnanimous
building : ramshackle
palace : ornate
Bridge Sentence:
A characteristic of a grouch is to be
cantankerous.
A characteristic of a __________ is to
be__________.
Bridge Type: Definition (Antonyms)
5) INCIPIENT : MATURE
A)
B)
C)
D)
prescient : correct
analogous : comparable
destitute : affluent
unctuous : oily
Bridge Sentence:
Incipient is the opposite of mature.
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Bridge Type: Degree
6) SUCCULENT : RICH
A)
B)
C)
D)
caustic : relaxing
amiable : indifferent
bloodthirsty : violent
farcical : funny
7) CAUCUS : MEETING
A)
B)
C)
D)
chef : entrée
dissertation : degree
paleontologist : scientist
salute : capitulation
8) INDIGENT : POOR
A)
B)
C)
D)
ethereal : concrete
apathetic : depressed
inadvertent : presaged
sanctimonious : hypocritical
9) IMPROMPTU : REHEARSAL
A)
B)
C)
D)
precocious : direction
perpetual : cessation
impious : dedication
truant : membership
10) MAELSTROM : STORM
A)
B)
C)
D)
feline : cat
analgesic : painkiller
omen : destiny
savant : disability
Bridge Sentence:
Something that is succulent is very rich.
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