CIRCUMSPECT : VIGILANCE ::
Answer(s): C
This is a “defining characteristic” analogy. A person who is CIRCUMSPECT (cautious, wary, guarded, or watchful) is by definition characterized by VIGILANCE (watchfulness); similarly, a person who is ardent (zealous or eager) is by definition characterized by enthusiasm.
QUARRY : MARBLE ::
Answer(s): A
This is a “place or environment for” analogy. You dig a QUARRY, or excavation pit, where aw materials such as MARBLE are located for the purpose of extracting the materials. Similarly, you construct a well where oil is located for the purpose of extracting the oil.
29. SNORKEL : DIVE ::
This is a “possible use of” analogy. A SNORKEL is an apparatus designed to aid in DIVING, but it is not essential for that activity; similarly, a blade is an apparatus designed to aid skating, but it is not essential for that activity.
WEAPON : INTIMIDATE ::
This is a “possible use of” analogy type. A weapon is a tool that’s often used to INTIMIDATE. Similarly, an icebox is a tool that’s typically used to preserve (by means of freezing).
NATAL : GESTATION ::
Answer(s): B
This is a “necessary condition” analogy. GESTATION means “pregnancy”; NATAL means “pertaining to birth.” Thus, gestation is a necessary condition for and must precede a birth. Similarly, a premise is a necessary condition for and must precede a conclusion.
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