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Q.31 Medium Analogy
Filament is to Bulb as Wick is to ___?
A Lamp
B Flame
C Candle
D Light
Correct Answer:  C. Candle
EXPLANATION

A filament is the functional component of a bulb; a wick is the functional component of a candle. Both are essential parts of light sources.

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Q.32 Medium Analogy
Obsolete is to Modern as Archaic is to ___?
A Ancient
B Contemporary
C Historical
D Traditional
Correct Answer:  B. Contemporary
EXPLANATION

Obsolete is opposite to modern; archaic is opposite to contemporary. Both pairs represent contrasting temporal relationships.

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Q.33 Medium Analogy
Infatuation is to Love as Imitation is to ___?
A Forgery
B Authenticity
C Copy
D Mimic
Correct Answer:  B. Authenticity
EXPLANATION

Infatuation is a superficial form of love; imitation is a superficial form of authenticity. Both show shallow versions of deeper concepts.

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Q.34 Medium Analogy
Philanthropist is to Charity as Pyromaniac is to ___?
A Arson
B Fire
C Destruction
D Flames
Correct Answer:  A. Arson
EXPLANATION

A philanthropist is inclined toward charity; a pyromaniac is inclined toward arson. Both show inclination/obsession toward specific actions.

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Q.35 Medium Analogy
Pedometer is to Distance as Barometer is to ___?
A Temperature
B Altitude
C Pressure
D Weather
Correct Answer:  C. Pressure
EXPLANATION

A pedometer measures distance; a barometer measures atmospheric pressure. Both are measurement instruments for specific quantities.

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Q.36 Medium Analogy
Root is to Plant as Foundation is to ___?
A Building
B Structure
C Base
D Wall
Correct Answer:  A. Building
EXPLANATION

Root provides support to plants. Foundation provides support to buildings. Both follow the support-to-structure relationship.

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Q.37 Medium Analogy
Architect is to Building as Composer is to ___?
A Symphony
B Instrument
C Musician
D Stage
Correct Answer:  A. Symphony
EXPLANATION

An architect designs buildings. A composer creates symphonies. Both follow the creator-to-creation relationship.

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Q.38 Medium Analogy
Debater is to Argument as Lawyer is to ___?
A Case
B Court
C Judge
D Law
Correct Answer:  A. Case
EXPLANATION

A debater presents arguments. A lawyer presents cases. Both follow the professional-to-work relationship.

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Q.39 Medium Analogy
Hunger is to Food as Thirst is to ___?
A Water
B Drink
C Liquid
D Mouth
Correct Answer:  A. Water
EXPLANATION

Hunger is satisfied by food. Thirst is satisfied by water. Both follow the need-to-fulfillment relationship.

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Q.40 Medium Analogy
Captain is to Team as Principal is to ___?
A School
B Student
C Teacher
D Class
Correct Answer:  A. School
EXPLANATION

A captain leads a team. A principal leads a school. Both follow the leader-to-organization relationship.

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