Free GRE Section 1: Verbal Exam Braindumps (page: 7)

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DECREE : INFORM ::

  1. fascinate : interest
  2. gallop : canter
  3. resign : quit
  4. endure : persist
  5. shout : whisper

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

This is a “type of” analogy. A DECREE is a pronouncement or declaration. A decree INFORMS, but it’s a distinctively official or formal way of doing so. Similarly, resigning is a formal way of quitting.



CINNAMON : CONFECTION ::

  1. villain : tale
  2. cliff : plateau
  3. collar : cuff
  4. fence : prison
  5. flank : horse

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

This is a “possible element of” analogy. One common, but not essential, ingredient of a CONFECTION (sweet candy) is CINNAMON. Similarly, one common, but not essential, element of a tale (story) is a villain.



CARETAKER : ATTENTIVE ::

  1. hair : curly
  2. writing : legible
  3. mule : obstinate
  4. mansion : spacious
  5. meat : broiled

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

This is an “ideal characteristic of” analogy. A good CARETAKER is ATTENTIVE; in fact, “attending to” is the function of a caretaker. Similarly, good writing is legible; in fact, the purpose of writing is usually that it be read.



RUNT : SIBLING ::

  1. athlete : league
  2. spade : suit
  3. veneer : shield
  4. penny : currency
  5. peephole : window

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

This is an “individual member to group” analogy. A RUNT is the smallest member of a litter (a group of newborn SIBLING animals). Similarly, a penny is the smallest denomination among all forms of U.S. currency (money).






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