Test Prep GRE Section 1 Verbal Exam Practice Questions (P. 5)
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Question #41
SILVER : METAL ::
- Agold : alloy
- Bplastic : container
- Chelium : gas
- Dsand : glass
- Esediment : rock
Correct Answer:
C
This is an "example of" analogy. SILVER is a type of METAL, and helium is a type of gas.
C
This is an "example of" analogy. SILVER is a type of METAL, and helium is a type of gas.
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Question #42
SHIP : ARMADA ::
- Asail : wind
- Batom : molecule
- Cgun : cannon
- Dchemical : reaction
- Eviolin : viola
Correct Answer:
B
This is a "part of" (individual-to-group) analogy. A SHIP is part of an ARMADA, and an atom is part of a molecule.
B
This is a "part of" (individual-to-group) analogy. A SHIP is part of an ARMADA, and an atom is part of a molecule.
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Question #43
ROSTRUM : SPEECH ::
- Aoffice : conference
- Blaboratory : invention
- Cmailbox : letter
- Darena : match
- Estove : meal
Correct Answer:
D
This is a "place for" analogy. One place where a SPEECH might be made is on a ROSTRUM (a platform for public speaking), in front of an audience. Similarly, one place where a contest (between two sports teams, for example) might occur is in an arena, before an audience.
D
This is a "place for" analogy. One place where a SPEECH might be made is on a ROSTRUM (a platform for public speaking), in front of an audience. Similarly, one place where a contest (between two sports teams, for example) might occur is in an arena, before an audience.
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Question #44
FEEL : HANDLE ::
- Aread : peruse
- Bcaress : abrade
- Claugh: giggle
- Dstimulate : grow
- Elift : heave
Correct Answer:
A
This is a "form of" analogy. To HANDLE is to examine by FEEL; similarly, to peruse is to examine or scrutinize — usually by reading. The word giggle describes a peculiar form of laughing but not a studied form, and so choice C. is not as strong an analogy as choice (A).
A
This is a "form of" analogy. To HANDLE is to examine by FEEL; similarly, to peruse is to examine or scrutinize — usually by reading. The word giggle describes a peculiar form of laughing but not a studied form, and so choice C. is not as strong an analogy as choice (A).
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Question #45
INNOVATION : PRECEDENT ::
- Ainception : reality
- Binvention : production
- Cconservation : simplicity
- Drenovation : antiquity
- Eillusion : veracity
Correct Answer:
E
This is a "contrary meaning" analogy. An INNOVATION is a new idea that lacks PRECEDENT (an earlier instance or example). Similarly, an illusion by definition lacks veracity (truthfulness). Choice D. is the second- best choice: to renovate is to renew or improve something older, such as an antique. However, something renovated can still be antique
E
This is a "contrary meaning" analogy. An INNOVATION is a new idea that lacks PRECEDENT (an earlier instance or example). Similarly, an illusion by definition lacks veracity (truthfulness). Choice D. is the second- best choice: to renovate is to renew or improve something older, such as an antique. However, something renovated can still be antique
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Question #46
TREMBLE : FEAR ::
- Ascream : envy
- Bsmile : rage
- Cdemand : anger
- Dfollow : adoration
- Eweep : grief
Correct Answer:
E
This is a "sign or manifestation of" analogy. To TREMBLE is to exhibit a certain physiological symptom, or manifestation, of FEAR; similarly, to weep is to exhibit a physiological manifestation of grief. Choice D. is the second- best choice: an adoring person might follow the object of his or her adoration. But this manifestation is not physiological, nor is it as inexorable as trembling or weeping (as manifestations of fear and grief, respectively).
E
This is a "sign or manifestation of" analogy. To TREMBLE is to exhibit a certain physiological symptom, or manifestation, of FEAR; similarly, to weep is to exhibit a physiological manifestation of grief. Choice D. is the second- best choice: an adoring person might follow the object of his or her adoration. But this manifestation is not physiological, nor is it as inexorable as trembling or weeping (as manifestations of fear and grief, respectively).
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Question #47
WATERMARK : PAPER ::
- Alandmark : monument
- Benvelope : stamp
- Ccharacter : novel
- Dbadge : employee
- Esignature : author
Correct Answer:
D
This is a "function or purpose" analogy. A WATERMARK is a faint design embedded in PAPER in order to identify the paper’s maker. A badge is worn by an employee to identify both that employee and the employer — the "maker" of the employee.
D
This is a "function or purpose" analogy. A WATERMARK is a faint design embedded in PAPER in order to identify the paper’s maker. A badge is worn by an employee to identify both that employee and the employer — the "maker" of the employee.
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Question #48
COTTON : SOFT ::
- Awool : warm
- Bwood : polished
- Cnylon : strong
- Diron : hard
- Esilk : expensive
Correct Answer:
D
This is a "intrinsic aspect or quality" analogy. COTTON is SOFT to the touch; similarly, an iron is hard to the touch. These are both inherent tactile characteristics.
D
This is a "intrinsic aspect or quality" analogy. COTTON is SOFT to the touch; similarly, an iron is hard to the touch. These are both inherent tactile characteristics.
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Question #49
FISH : AQUARIUM ::
- Alions : den
- Binsects : ground
- Cautomobile : garage
- Dstew : cauldron
- Ebirds: aviary
Correct Answer:
E
This is a "place or environment for" analogy. FISH are kept in an AQUARIUM, an environment created by humans. Birds are kept in an aviary, also an environment created by humans. Lions live in dens, and insects live in the ground, but these environments are natural theyre not human created. An automobile can be kept in a garage, but an automobile has no natural environment.
E
This is a "place or environment for" analogy. FISH are kept in an AQUARIUM, an environment created by humans. Birds are kept in an aviary, also an environment created by humans. Lions live in dens, and insects live in the ground, but these environments are natural theyre not human created. An automobile can be kept in a garage, but an automobile has no natural environment.
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Question #50
SPARK : CONFLAGRATION ::
- Ayeast : fermentation
- Bmatch : light
- Cdrizzle : downpour
- Dsugar : sweetness
- Evolcano : eruption
Correct Answer:
C
This is a "degree of" analogy. A SPARK is a very small fire, while a CONFLAGRATION is a very large fire. The relationship is one of degree. Similarly, a drizzle is a very light rain, while a downpour is very heavy rain.
C
This is a "degree of" analogy. A SPARK is a very small fire, while a CONFLAGRATION is a very large fire. The relationship is one of degree. Similarly, a drizzle is a very light rain, while a downpour is very heavy rain.
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