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Q.11 Easy Analogy
Ephemeral is to Permanence as Transient is to ___?
A Stability
B Duration
C Longevity
D All of the above
Correct Answer:  D. All of the above
EXPLANATION

Ephemeral (short-lived) lacks permanence, similarly Transient lacks stability, duration, and longevity - all synonyms for lasting quality.

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Q.12 Easy Analogy
Piscine is to Fish as Equine is to ___?
A Dogs
B Horses
C Birds
D Reptiles
Correct Answer:  B. Horses
EXPLANATION

Piscine relates to fish; Equine relates to horses. Both are adjectives derived from Latin animal names describing their respective characteristics.

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Q.13 Easy Analogy
Pariah is to Society as Heresy is to ___?
A Government
B Science
C Doctrine
D Nature
Correct Answer:  C. Doctrine
EXPLANATION

A pariah is rejected by society; heresy is rejection of established doctrine/belief. Both represent exclusion from their respective systems.

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Q.14 Easy Analogy
Cartography is to Maps as Philology is to ___?
A Coins
B Languages
C Stamps
D Manuscripts
Correct Answer:  B. Languages
EXPLANATION

Cartography is the study and creation of maps; Philology is the study of languages, their structure, and historical development.

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Q.15 Easy Analogy
Cacophony is to Sound as Pandemonium is to ___?
A Order
B Disorder
C Music
D Silence
Correct Answer:  B. Disorder
EXPLANATION

Cacophony refers to harsh/discordant sounds; Pandemonium refers to wild disorder and chaos. Both represent states of confusion in their respective domains.

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Q.16 Easy Analogy
Ephemeral is to Temporary as Perpetual is to ___?
A Eternal
B Seasonal
C Fleeting
D Transient
Correct Answer:  A. Eternal
EXPLANATION

Ephemeral means lasting a very short time, so Perpetual (lasting indefinitely) is its opposite, similar to how Temporary and Eternal are contrasts.

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Q.17 Easy Analogy
Nocturnal is to Night as Diurnal is to ___?
A Evening
B Day
C Morning
D Time
Correct Answer:  B. Day
EXPLANATION

Nocturnal refers to night activity; diurnal refers to day activity. Both are temporal descriptors of biological behavior patterns.

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Q.18 Easy Analogy
Melancholy is to Sadness as Euphoria is to ___?
A Happiness
B Excitement
C Joy
D Elation
Correct Answer:  A. Happiness
EXPLANATION

Melancholy is an extreme form of sadness; euphoria is an extreme form of happiness. Both show intensified emotional states.

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Q.19 Easy Analogy
Dormitory is to Students as Barracks is to ___?
A Officers
B Soldiers
C Weapons
D Ammunition
Correct Answer:  B. Soldiers
EXPLANATION

A dormitory is a residence for students; barracks is a residence for soldiers. Both are group dwellings.

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Q.20 Easy Analogy
Deflate is to Balloon as Evaporate is to ___?
A Steam
B Water
C Humidity
D Cloud
Correct Answer:  B. Water
EXPLANATION

Deflate removes air from a balloon; evaporate removes water from its liquid state. Both show process of diminishing quantity.

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