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Level 11
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.
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)
E)
lummox : grace
reputation : notoriety
predecessor : origin
tyrant : prerogative
criminal : defense
Bridge Sentence:
An agnostic lacks belief.
A __________ lacks __________.
Bridge Type: Function
2) PALLIATIVE : RELIEVE
Bridge Sentence:
A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
The function of a palliative is to relieve.
predicament : solve
tonic : dissolve
deterrent : dissuade
correspondent : sanction
law : enforcement
The function of a __________ is to __________.
Bridge Type: Other
3) HIERARCHY : RANK
A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
government : law
sin : blessing
method : categorize
spade : shovel
code : communication
Bridge Sentence:
A hierarchy is a system of rank.
A __________ drives out __________.
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Bridge Type: Characteristic
4) GROUCH : CANTAKEROUS
A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
conspiracy : successful
magnate : magnanimous
building : ramshackle
mansion : impressive
student : studious
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)
E)
prescient : correct
analogous : comparable
restive : restless
unctuous : oily
poor : affluent
Bridge Sentence:
Incipient is the opposite of mature.
_____________________________________.
Bridge Type: Degree
6) SUCCULENT : RICH
A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
caustic : relaxing
amiable : indifferent
bloodthirsty : reserved
farcical : funny
volatile : unstable
7) CAUCUS : MEETING
A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
chef : entrée
dissertation : degree
paleontologist : scientist
salute : capitulation
plaintiff : defendant
8) INDIGENT : IMPOVERISHED
A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
ethereal : concrete
apathetic : depressed
inadvertent : presaged
sanctimonious : hypocritical
cautious : foolhardy
Bridge Sentence:
Something that is succulent is very rich.
_____________________________________.
Bridge Sentence:
_____________________________________.
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Bridge Sentence:
_____________________________________.
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Answers and Explanations
1) A
An agnostic is someone who lacks belief in God. A lummox is a clumsy person who lacks grace. Therefore choice (A) is
correct.
2) C
The function of a palliative is to relieve or lessen the symptoms of a disease. The function of a deterrent is to dissuade someone
from doing something. Therefore choice (C) is correct.
3) E
A hierarchy is a system of rank. A code is a system of communication. Therefore choice (E) is correct.
4) D
A grouch is a mean or rude person. Thus, a characteristic of a grouch is to be cantankerous or grumpy. A mansion is a large house.
Thus, a characteristic of a mansion is to be impressive. Therefore choice (D) is correct.
5) E
Incipient means beginning to exist. Thus, incipient is the opposite of mature. Affluent means wealthy or rich. Thus, poor is the
opposite of affluent. Therefore choice (E) is correct.
6) E
Something that is succulent is very rich. Something that is volatile is very unstable. Therefore choice (E) is correct.
7) C
A caucus is a type of meeting. A paleontologist is a type of scientist who studies fossils. Therefore choice (C) is correct.
8) D
Indigent means suffering from extreme poverty. Thus, by definition, someone who is indigent is impoverished. Sanctimonious
means falsely pretending to have virtue. Thus, by definition, someone who is sanctimonious is hypocritical. Therefore choice (D) is
correct.
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