Friday, April 25, 2008

BIG BOOK ANALOGY & ANTONYM PART-4

GRE TEST 10

1
COMMOTION:
(A) desirability
(B) likability
(C) propensity
(D) changeability
(E) tranquility


2
LULL:
(A) pronounced interest
(B) intense discussion
(C) speedy resolution
(D) increased activity
(E) enhanced performance


3
BOOR:
(A) forthright individual
(B) brave fighter
(C) deceitful ally
(D) civil person
(E) steadfast friend


4. MOROSE:
(A) overawed
(B)agitated
(C)cherubic
(D)decisive
(E)cheerful

5. MOROSE:
(A)fast-talking
(B)quick-witted
(C)lighthearted
(D)casual
(E)charming

6. WATERPROOF:
(A)soggy
(B)natural
(C)unglazed
(D)viscous
(E)permeable

7. REFUTATION
(A)approval
(B)verification
(C)amplification
(D)concurrence
(E)computation

8. UNSUBSTANTIATED:
(A)having unknown consequences
(B)carefully
(C)modified
(D)minimized
(E)verified

9. UNDERMINE:
(A)submerge
(B)supercede
(C)overhaul
(D)undergird
(E)intersperse

10. NEGATION:
(A)allegiance
(B)affirmation
(C)guarantee
(D)acquittal
(E)validity

11. CENSURE:
(A)commend
(B)trust
(C)excite
(D)perceive
(E)console

12. DERIDE:
(A)emulate
(B)reward
(C)condone
(D)show respect for
(E)extend favor to

13. JABBER:
(A)tickle
(B)argue
(C)stroke
(D)speak slowly
(E)joke inaptly

14. ALLERGY : REACTION ::
(A)rash : body
(B)lancet : instrument
(C)antihistamine : symptom
(D)cocoon : skeleton
(E)pollen : flower

15. ANECDOTE : STORY ::
(A)film : theater
(B)chapter : novel
(C)lyric : song
(D)joke : parody
(E)skit : play


GRE TEST 10 ANSWER KEY :
1.E 2.D3.D4.E 5.C 6.E 7.B 8.E 9.D 10.B 11.A 12.D 13.D 14.B 15.E



GRE TEST 11 :

1. ANECDOTE : STORY ::
(A)film : theater
(B)chapter : novel
(C)lyric : song
(D)joke : parody
(E)skit : play

2. TRUCULENT : GENTLENESS ::
(A)gullible : belief
(B)fervent : zeal
(C)forthright : trust
(D)gluttonous : appetite
(E)unregenerate : remorse

3. STYGIAN : DARK ::
(A)abysmal : low
(B)cogent : contentious
(C)fortuitous : accidental
(D)reckless : threatening
(E)cataclysmic : doomed

4.CREDULOUS : DUPE::
(A)wealthy : monarch
(B)insensitive : boor
(C)argumentative : lawyer
(D)spontaneous : extrovert
(E)extravagant : miser

5. MAVERICK : CONFORMITY ::
(A)renegade : ambition
(B)extrovert : reserve
(C)reprobate : humility
(D)zealot : loyalty
(E)strategist : decisiveness

6. STERILIZATION : MICROORGANISMS ::
(A)amnesty : deserters
(B)defamation : enemies
(C)inoculation : vaccine
(D)deforestation : trees
(E)assassination : murderers

7. DIE : SHAPING ::
(A)glue : attaching
(B)anchor : sailing
(C)drill : boring
(D)pedal : propelling
(E)ink : printing

8. PRACTICING : EXPERTISE ::
(A)thinking : logic
(B)writing : clarity
(C)growing : health
(D)exercising : strength
(E)eating : nutrition

9. SCHOOL : FISH ::
(A)posse : crowd
(B)arrow : feathers
(C)union : labor
(D)flock : birds
(E)stock : cattle

10. ELEGY : SORROW ::
(A)paean : distress
(B)encomium : criticism
(C)requiem : euphoria
(D)tirade : joy
(E)eulogy : admiration

11. SWAGGER : BRAVADO ::
(A)chevron : sergeant
(B)sword : bravery
(C)salute : disrespect
(D)caress : affection
(E)sneeze : explosion

12. INVINCIBLE : SUBDUED ::
(A)inconsistent : expressed
(B)impervious : damaged
(C)imprudent : enacted
(D)bolted : separated
(E)expensive : bought

13. TORQUE : ROTATION ::
(A)centrifuge : axis
(B)osmosis : membrane
(C)tension : elongation
(D)elasticity : variation
(E)gas : propulsion

14. CHOIR : SINGER ::
(A)election : voter
(B)anthology : poet
(C)cast : actor
(D)orchestra : composer
(E)convention : speaker

15. GLARIING : BRIGHT ::
(A)iridescent : colorful
(B)perceptible : visible
(C)discordant : harmonious
(D)peppery : salty
(E)deafening : loud

GRE TEST 11 ANSWER KEY :
1.E 2.E 3.A 4.B 5.B 6.D 7C 8.D 9.D 10.E 11.D 12.B 13.C
14.C 15.E



GRE TEST 12 :

1. SLITHER:SNAKE::
(A)perch: eagle
(B)bask: lizard
(C)waddle: duck
(D)circle: hawk
(E)croak: frog

2. COUNTENANCE:TOLERATION::
(A)defer: ignorance
(B)renounce: mistrust
(C)encroach: jealousy
(D)demur: objection
(E)reject: disappointment

3. PROCTOR:SUPERVISE::
(A)prophet:rule
(B)profiteer:consume
(C)profligate:demand
(D)prodigal:squander
(E)prodigy:wonder

4. REDOLENT:SMELL::
(A)curious:knowledge
(B)lucid:sight
(C)torpid:motion
(D)ephemeral:touch
(E)piquant:taste

5. SUBSIDY:SUPPORT::
(A)assistance:endowment
(B)funds:fellowship
(C)credit:payment
(D)debt:obligation
(E)loan:note

6. TILE:MOSAIC::
(A)wood:totem
(B)stitch:sampler
(C)ink:scroll
(D)pedestal:column
(E)tapestry:rug

7. FILIGREE:WIRE::
(A)embroidery:knot
(B)bead:string
(C)lace:thread
(D)fringe:yarn
(E)rope:strand

8. CASTIGATION:DISAPPROVAL::
(A)grief:indignation
(B)hostility:intention
(C)hope:insight
(D)innocence:patience
(E)blasphemy:irreverence

9. REDOUBTABLE:AWE::
(A)tart:pungency
(B)tacit:solitude
(C)despicable:contempt
(D)engrossing:obliviousness
(E)venerable:renown

10. ACCELERATE:SPEED::
(A)assess:value
(B)elaborate:quality
(C)disperse:strength
(D)prolong:duration
(E)enumerate:quantity

11. COMPLAIN:CARP::
(A)supply:donate
(B)argue:debate
(C)grumble:accuse
(D)drink:guzzle
(E)pacify:intervene

12. SKIRMISH:INSIGNIFICANCE::
(A)revolution:democracy
(B)duel:formality
(C)feud:impartiality
(D)bout:sparring
(E)crusade:remoteness

13. CORRAL:HORSES::
(A)den:lions
(B)meadow:sheep
(C)herd:cattle
(D)nest:birds
(E)coop:chickens

14. MERCENARY:MONEY::
(A)vindictive:revenge
(B)scholarly:library
(C)immaculate:cleanliness
(D)thirsty:water
(E)belligerent:invasion

15. AUTHORITATIVENESS:PUNDITS::
(A)dedication:signatories
(B)sobriety:executors
(C)sensitivity:literati
(D)recklessness:warriors
(E)allegiance:partisans

16. CANVAS:PAINTER
(A)leather:shoe
(B)brush:palette
(C)chisel:wood
(D)marble:sculptor
(E)hammer:carpenter

17. MANSION:RESIDENCE::
(A)limousine:automobile
(B)chandelier:candle
(C)tuxedo:wardrobe
(D)diamond:rhinestone
(E)yacht:harbor

18. AUDACIOUS:TREPIDATION::
(A)refractory:intransigence
(B)laconic:volubility
(C)sordid:aspiration
(D)cursory:accumulation
(E)derisive:subordination

19. OVERDOSE:PRESCRIPTION
(A)deprivation:materialism
(B)indiscretion:convention
(C)affliction:sympathy
(D)adventure:expedition
(E)drug:medicine

20. PERFUNCTORILY:INSPIRATION::
(A)insolently:veneration
(B)ardently:passion
(C)phlegmatically:composure
(D)surreptitiously:obsession
(E)haltingly:reluctance

21. CLOT:DISSOLVED::
(A)enthusiast:influenced
(B)cartoon:distorted
(C)crowd:dispersed
(D)chain:disengaged
(E)disciple:inspired

22. GLOSSARY:TEXT::
(A)bibliography:source
(B)abstract:dissertation
(C)legend:map
(D)index:catalog
(E)abbreviation:footnote

23. EXORBITANT:MODERATION::
(A)dispassionate:equanimity
(B)macabre:interest
(C)perfidious:loyalty
(D)brilliant:gullibility
(E)lavish:extravagance

24. BLANDISHMENT:COAX::
(A)medal:honor
(B)budget:save
(C)diary:reminisce
(D)concert:play
(E)plea:threaten


GRE TEST 12 ANSWER KEY :
1.C 2.D 3.D 4.E 5.D 6.B 7.C 8.E 9.C 10.D 11.D 12B 13.E
14.A 15.E 16.D 17.A 18.B 19.B 20.A 21.C 22.C 23.C 24.A




GRE TEST 13

1. FERTILIZE:GROW::
(A)immunize:resist
(B)nourish:enrich
(C)heat:burn
(D)graft:multiply
(E)prune:dwarf

2. ATTENTIVE:OFFICIOUS::
(A)doubtful:ambiguous
(B)absorbed:engrossed
(C)refined:snobbish
(D)magisterial:authoritative
(E)impromptu:spontaneous

3. HOAX:DECEIVE::
(A)scandal:vilify
(B)lottery:disburse
(C)gimmick:wheedle
(D)filibuster:delay
(E)boast:cajole

4. BALLAST:INSTABILITY::
(A)buoy:direction
(B)purchase:slippage
(C)lathe:metal
(D)pulley:leverage
(E)hoist:elevater

5. MITIGATE:SEVERE::
(A)compile:available
(B)restore:new
(C)contribute:charitable
(D)venerate:reverent
(E)qualify:general

6. SYLLABUS:COURSE::
(A)rules:jury
(B)map:destination
(C)recipe:ingredients
(D)appetizer:meal
(E)agenda:meeting

7. ITINERARY:TRIP::
(A)lottery:chance
(B)signal:light
(C)agenda:meeting
(D)railroad:transportation
(E)university:education

8. VARNISH:WOOD::
(A)etch:glass
(B)tarnish:silver
(C)wax:linoleum
(D)burnish:metal
(E)bleach:fabric

9. PITCH:SOUND::
(A)color:light
(B)mass:weight
(C)force:pressure
(D)energy:heat
(E)velocity:time

10. DOGGEREL:VERSE::
(A)burlesque:play
(B)sketch:drawing
(C)operetta:symphony
(D)fable:narration
(E)limerick:sonnet

11. DROLL:LAUGH::
(A)grisly:flinch
(B)bland:tire
(C)shrill:shriek
(D)coy:falter
(E)wily:smirk

12. SYMBOLS:REBUS:
(A)notes:score
(B)military:insignia
(C)proportions:recipe
(D)program:computer
(E)silversmith:hallmark

13. GUSH:EFFUSIVE::
(A)exult: honest
(B)deliberate: secretive
(C)giggle: innocent
(D)rage: irate
(E)whisper: confidential

14. INTERREGNUM:GOVERNMENT::
(A)splice:rope
(B)cleavage:crystal
(C)infraction:law
(D)frequency:wave
(E)hibernation:activity

15. FLAG:VIGOR::
(A)endure:courage
(B)tire:monotony
(C)question:perception
(D)waver:resolution
(E)flatter:charm

16. FLAG:
(A)sustain
(B)strive
(C)favor
(D)cut
(E)wax

17. DISTILL:PURITY::
(A)leaven:volume
(B)pulverize:fragility
(C)absorb:brilliance
(D)homogenize:fluidity
(E)conduct:charge

18. EQUIVOCATE:COMMITMENT::
(A)procrastinate:action
(B)implicate:exposition
(C)expostulate:confusion
(D)corroborate:falsification
(E)fabricate:explanation

19. GROW:BURGEON::
(A)beat:palpitate
(B)transport:enrapture
(C)flourish:thrive
(D)rot:decay
(E)evolve:multiply

20. CENSORSHIP:INFORMATION::
(A)frugality:constraint
(B)sampling:measurement
(C)sanitation:disease
(D)cultivation:erosion
(E)philanthropy:generosity

21. DELUGE:DROPLET::
(A)beach:wave
(B)desert:oasis
(C)blizzard:icicle
(D)landslide:pebble
(E)cloudburst:puddle

22. PATRIOTIC:CHAUVINISTIC::
(A)impudent:intolerant
(B)furtive:surreptitious
(C)incisive:trenchant
(D)receptive:gullible
(E)verbose:prolix

23. BOUQUET:FLOWERS::
(A)forest:trees
(B)husk:corn
(C)mist:rain
(D)woodpile:logs
(E)drift:snow

24. ENDEMIC:REGION::
(A)homogeneous:population
(B)inborn:individual
(C)hybrid:species
(D)sporadic:time
(E)aberrant:norm

25. PECCADILLO:SIN::
(A)provocation:instigation
(B)anxiety:fear
(C)perjury:corruption
(D)penury:poverty
(E)admonishment:castigation


GRE TEST 13 ANSWER KEY :
1.A 2.C 3.D 4.B 5.E 6.E 7.C 8.C 9.A 10.A
11.A 12.A 13.D 14.E 15.D 16.E 17.A 18.A 19.A 20.C
21.D 22.D 23.D 24.B 25.E

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