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● Word Pair Analogies 10
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) EXTROVERT : GREGARIOUS
A)
B)
C)
D)
jingoist : nationalistic
judge: deciduous
philanthropist : amorous
businessman : shrewd
2) SUSPECT : CREDIBILITY
A)
B)
C)
D)
dubious : discussion
conventional : novelty
controversial : evidence
mountainous : elevation
3) PLATFORM : POLICIES
A)
B)
C)
D)
slaughterhouse : meat
congregation : churches
hierarchy : rulers
medley : songs
4) AIMLESS : DIRECTION
A)
B)
C)
D)
wary : trust
pathetic : dignity
lazy : health
silly : comedy
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Bridge Type: Lack
#) UNDERQUALIFIED : CREDENTIALS
A)
B)
C)
D)
tentative : doubt
tenacious : determination
lackluster : enthusiasm
epicurean : appreciation
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5) MARATHON : ENDURANCE
A)
B)
C)
D)
tournament : judges
examination : knowledge
revolution : ideology
disaster : piety
6) EMACIATED : THIN
A)
B)
C)
D)
peripatetic : mobile
quarrelsome : agreeable
meticulous : careful
insubordinate : obedient
7) INFAMY : REPUTATION
A)
B)
C)
D)
compassion : virtue
pain : agony
emancipation : proclamation
sediment : dirt
8) JURISPRUDENCE : LAW
A)
B)
C)
D)
linguistics : language
botany : animals
literacy : letters
astrology : space
9) APATHETIC : ZEAL
A)
B)
C)
D)
righteous : judgment
secular : belief
unapologetic : remorse
impressionable : youth
10) AVARICE : GENEROSITY
A)
B)
C)
D)
tenacity : determination
jeopardy : security
territorialism : land
retaliation : revenge
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