Friday, April 25, 2008

BIG BOOK ANALOGY & ANTONYM PART-6

GRE TEST 16

1. INCHOATE:
(A)explicit
(B)dependable
(C)pragmatic
(D)therapeutic
(E)enduring

2. INCIPIENT:
(A)exuberant
(B)full-bodied
(C)explicit
(D)plentiful
(E)full-blown

3. NASCENT:
(A)widely displaced
(B)completely clear
(C)totally natural
(D)strongly contrary
(E)fully established

4. REPORTORIAL:
(A)unlikely
(B)imaginative
(C)indecisive
(D)characteristic
(E)challenging

5. IMPUGN:
(A)revoke
(B)discharge
(C)champion
(D)console
(E)restore

6. RAVE:
(A)flak
(B)flop
(C)cant
(D)pan
(E)snub

7. BANAL:
(A)faithful
(B)arresting
(C)inclined
(D)forced
(E)elaborate

8. BANALITY:
(A)accurate portrayal
(B)impromptu statement
(C)original expression
(D)succinct interpretation
(E)elaborate critique

9. ORIENT:
(A)hasten
(B)defile
(C)menace
(D)confuse
(E)decline

10. CONSTRAIN:
(A)release
(B)sever
(C)abandon
(D)unload
(E)agree

11. RUFFLE:SHIRT::
(A)rafter:roof
(B)molding:cabinet
(C)gate:path
(D)curb:sidewalk
(E)shade:window

12. EMIGRATE:EXILE::
(A)select:organize
(B)appoint:nominate
(C)capture:imprison
(D)enlist:conscript
(E)contribute:deduct

13. BARRAGE:EXPLOSIVES::
(A)cacophony:sounds
(B)deluge:rain
(C)vista:sights
(D)grenade:bombs
(E)volcano:lava

14. WARY:GULLED::
(A)passionate:moved
(B)taciturn:goaded
(C)loquacious:befriended
(D)vigilant:ambushed
(E)shrill:satisfied

15. ARTERY:PLAQUE::
(A)river:levee
(B)track:switch
(C)channel:silt
(D)information:flow
(E)tunnel:wall

16. SEDATIVE:DROWSINESS::
(A)epidemic:contagiousness
(B)vaccine:virus
(C)laxative:drug
(D)anesthetic:numbness
(E)therapy:psychosis

17. CURIOSITY:KNOW::
(A)temptation:conquer
(B)starvation:eat
(C)wanderlust:travel
(D)humor:laugh
(E)survival:live

18. WORSHIP:SACRIFICE::
(A)generation:pyre
(B)burial:mortuary
(C)weapon:centurion
(D)massacre:invasion
(E)prediction:augury

19. CONTIGUOUS:ABUT::
(A)possible:occur
(B)simultaneous:coincide
(C)comprehensive:except
(D)synthetic:create
(E)constant:stabilize

20. SUITCASE:LUGGAGE::
(A)gift:package
(B)necklace:garment
(C)room:house
(D)hat:millinery
(E)faucet:sink

21. ENFRANCHISE:VOTE::
(A)advertise:sell
(B)fumigate:kill
(C)filter:purify
(D)illuminate:see
(E)ignite:burn

22. LOG:SHIP::
(A)archive:data
(B)inventory:store
(C)roster:team
(D)bulletin:event
(E)diary:person

23. APOLOGIZE:CONTRITE::
(A)aggravate:contemptuous
(B)endorse:esteemed
(C)extenuate:guilty
(D)compliment:impressed
(E)rationalize:modest

24. SENSITIZATION:ALLERGIC::
(A)immunity:vulnerable
(B)habituation:inured
(C)invigoration:stimulating
(D)sleep:anesthetic
(E)disinfection:preventive

25. MEETING:MINUTES::
(A)concert:orchestration
(B)filter:camera
(C)sale:deed
(D)earthquake:vibration
(E)television:signal

26. MINUTIAE: DETAILS::
(A) data:hypotheses
(B) research:findings
(C) approximations:calculations
(D) queries:answers
(E) quibbles:objections

27. CREDITS:MOVIE::
(A)byline:article
(B)copyright:song
(C)rehearsal:dance
(D)dedication:book
(E)title:work

28. STRATAGEM:DECEIVE::
(A)epithet:correspond
(B)oration:publish
(C)conservation:expend
(D)concession:placate
(E)sentence:prosecute

29. FLAG:COUNTRY::
(A)dialect:region
(B)handshake:greeting
(C)trademark:company
(D)patent:product
(E)souvenir:vacation

30. STENCIL:LETTERING::
(A)skillet:heating
(B)pattern:sewing
(C)plow:farming
(D)music:singing
(E)hammer:building

GRE TEST 16 ANSWER KEYS :
1-5:AEEBC, 6-10:DBCDA, 11-15:BDBDC, 16-20:DCEBD,
21-25:DEDBC, 26-30:EADCB



GRE TEST 17

1. IRK:ENRAGE::
(A)whisper:mumble
(B)wait:anticipate
(C)invite:entertain
(D)soothe:calm
(E)suggest:urge

2. COUNTERMAND:ORDER::
(A)trespass:property
(B)criticize:judgment
(C)renovate:improvement
(D)accuse:punishment
(E)revoke:license

3. FETID:SMELL::
(A)textured:touch
(B)practical:miserliness
(C)luxurious:money
(D)ugly:appearance
(E)anxious:excitement

4. EXPIATE:GUILT::
(A)canvass:support
(B)adorn:appearance
(C)testify:conviction
(D)correct:error
(E)preach:conversion

5. IMPORTUNE:REQUEST::
(A)pry:inquiry
(B)balk:obstacle
(C)fulminate:silence
(D)discountenance:plea
(E)vitiate:punishment

6. DAGUERREOTYPE:PHOTOGRAPH::
(A)bust:statue
(B)pastiche:painting
(C)narrative:novel
(D)hieroglyphic:papyrus
(E)musket:firearm

7. AUTHORITATIVE:ACCEPTANCE::
(A)conspicuous:attention
(B)nebulous:validation
(C)congruous:appropriation
(D)maudlin:passion
(E)tangible:substance

8. UNDERSCORE:EMPHASIS::
(A)eradicate:destruction
(B)stigmatize:confrontation
(C)quantify:assessment
(D)brand:ownership
(E)log:record

9. PREEMINENCE:IMPORTANCE::
(A)predestination:belief
(B)prefiguration:reality
(C)premeditation:execution
(D)predisposition:preference
(E)preponderance:weight

10. SLIPPERY:ELUDE::
(A)dangerous:distract
(B)hidden:alarm
(C)temporary:erase
(D)alluring:entice
(E)overwrought:exclaim

11. PILLORY:RIDICULE:
(A)badge:challenge
(B)guillotine:execute
(C)rope:chastise
(D)knife:frighten
(E)cell:blame

12. LAW:JUDGMENT::
(A)jury:verdict
(B)data:collection
(C)information:decision
(D)news:message
(E)sample:population

13. MACABRE:SHUDDER::
(A)hilarious:laugh
(B)vain:preen
(C)nostalgic:cry
(D)tedious:smirk
(E)timid:dare

14. IMPRESARIO:ENTERTAINMENT::
(A)pugilist:peace
(B)magnate:diplomacy
(C)usher:concert
(D)athlete:contest
(E)broker:trade

15. MOTIVE:DEED::
(A)goal:need
(B)means:method
(C)regret:retribution
(D)doubt:question
(E)hope:fulfillment

16. DIARY:BIOGRAPHER::
(A)cards:dealer
(B)scripture:theologian
(C)notebook:stenographer
(D)caption:cartoonist
(E)primer:teacher

17. MASK:FACE::
(A)pseudonym:name
(B)caricature:likeness
(C)forgery:imitation
(D)disguise:detective
(E)code:agent

18. TINT:SUFFUSE::
(A)ponder:yearn
(B)regret:undo
(C)damp:quench
(D)shroud:screen
(E)amble:wander

19. MAGAZINE:PERIODICAL::
(A)newspaper:edition
(B)mystery:fiction
(C)volume:encyclopedia
(D)chapter:book
(E)article:journal

20. FRANK:SECRETIVENESS::
(A)honest:theft
(B)transparent:light
(C)free:autocracy
(D)callow:maturity
(E)confident:intrepidness

21. FANATIC:DEVOTED::
(A)prude:proper
(B)skeptic:religious
(C)cad:devious
(D)gourmet:ravenous
(E)coquette:graceful

22. INDECOROUS:PROPRIETY::
(A)boorish:sensitivity
(B)rancorous:hostility
(C)stuffy:dignity
(D)presumptuous:boldness
(E)charismatic:loyalty

23. CAPRICIOUS:WHIM::
(A)conventional:innovation
(B)objective:fact
(C)satirical:benevolence
(D)gloomy:optimism
(E)opinionated:rudeness

24. SNOW:PRECIPITATION::
(A)lava:volcano
(B)hurricane:cyclone
(C)desert:drought
(D)seed:germination
(E)temperature:season

25. RECALCITRANT:AUTHORITY::
(A)implacable:conciliation
(B)remorseful:recompense
(C)indomitable:challenge
(D)insubordinate:camaraderie
(E)enthusiastic:opportunity

26. INKLING:INDICATION::
(A)apprentice:expert
(B)theory:hypothesis
(C)hunger:thirst
(D)orientation:direction
(E)lapse:error

27. DISPERSE:RECONVENE::
(A)believe:persuade
(B)explain:understand
(C)tell:know
(D)dismiss:reinstate
(E)increase:recombine

28. BACTERIUM:COLONY::
(A)army:invasion
(B)citizen:nation
(C)resident:apartment
(D)furniture:house
(E)wheel:automobile

29. LARDER:FOOD::
(A)depository:storage
(B)terminal:aircraft
(C)garage:mechanics
(D)armory:munitions
(E)factory:tools

30. TONIC:STIMULATE::
(A)sedative: invigorate
(B)placebo:inculcate
(C)antidote:poison
(D)toxin:palliate
(E)analgesic:deaden

31. ILLUSION:PERCEPTION::
(A)lapse:miscalculation
(B)justice:impartiality
(C)cunning:truth
(D)gaffe:judgment
(E)forcefulness:coercion

32. AMULET:EVIL::
(A)helmet:injury
(B)antibiotic:health
(C)garment:modesty
(D)incentive:discouragement
(E)diversion:worry


GRE TEST 17 ANSWER KEYS :
1-5:EEDDA, 6-10:EADED, 11-15:BCAED, 16-20:BACBD,
21-25:AABBA, 26-30:EDBDE, 31-32:DA

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