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● Word Pair Analogies 5
high-advanced level (GRE)
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.
By definition, a platitude is cliché.
By definition, a sage is wise.
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Date________________
Example:
Bridge Type: Definition
#) PLATITUDE : CLICHÉ
A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
dogma : accurate
theater : dramatic
sage : wise
legerdemain : obvious
portent : beneficial
Bridge Type: Characteristic
1) PLAYFUL : BANTER
A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
symbolic : metaphor
filthy : lucre
questionable : interrogation
maternal : parenthood
cancerous : growth
Bridge Sentence:
A characteristic of banter is to be playful.
A characteristic of __________ is to be
__________.
Bridge Type: Function
2) EMBARGO : COMMERCE
A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
treaty : war
sunscreen : radiation
chauffeur : travel
muscle : motion
vaccination : infection
Bridge Sentence:
The function of an embargo is to prevent
commerce.
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Bridge Type: Characteristic
3) PATHOGEN : HARMFUL
A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
patron : sexist
record : tarnished
saint : benevolent
tumor : benign
madman : angry
Bridge Sentence:
A characteristic of a pathogen is to be
harmful.
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4) CONCEITED : BUMPTIOUS
A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
rural : suburban
tangible : corporeal
dubious : suspicious
devoted : zealous
elementary : young
5) CLAUSE : SENTENCE
A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
termite : wood
alcoholic : tavern
drug : stimulant
garnish : parsley
lens : projector
6) RENEGADE : ALLEGIANCE
A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
atheist : faith
turncoat : clothing
bigamist : wives
monk : contemplation
torpedo : explosion
7) SANGUINE : SICKLY
A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
hazardous : dangerous
preventable : foreseeable
altruistic : egoistic
avaricious : greedy
feeble : fruitless
8) TRIPOD : CAMERA
A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
frame : painting
television : screen
roof : edifice
butcher : meat
easel : canvas
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