A sculptor creates a statue. A poet creates a poem. Both follow the creator-to-creation relationship.
Q.2Medium
Microscope is to Small as Telescope is to ___?
Answer: A
Microscope is used to see small objects. Telescope is used to see distant objects. Both follow the tool-to-purpose relationship.
Q.3Medium
Thief is to Steal as Beggar is to ___?
Answer: A
A thief steals. A beggar begs. Both follow the person-to-action relationship.
Q.4Medium
Numerator is to Fraction as Atom is to ___?
Answer: A
A numerator is a part of a fraction. An atom is a part of a molecule. Both follow the component-to-compound relationship.
Q.5Medium
Captain is to Team as Principal is to ___?
Answer: A
A captain leads a team. A principal leads a school. Both follow the leader-to-organization relationship.
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Q.6Medium
Hunger is to Food as Thirst is to ___?
Answer: A
Hunger is satisfied by food. Thirst is satisfied by water. Both follow the need-to-fulfillment relationship.
Q.7Medium
Debater is to Argument as Lawyer is to ___?
Answer: A
A debater presents arguments. A lawyer presents cases. Both follow the professional-to-work relationship.
Q.8Medium
Architect is to Building as Composer is to ___?
Answer: A
An architect designs buildings. A composer creates symphonies. Both follow the creator-to-creation relationship.
Q.9Medium
Root is to Plant as Foundation is to ___?
Answer: A
Root provides support to plants. Foundation provides support to buildings. Both follow the support-to-structure relationship.
Q.10Medium
Pedometer is to Distance as Barometer is to ___?
Answer: C
A pedometer measures distance; a barometer measures atmospheric pressure. Both are measurement instruments for specific quantities.
Q.11Medium
Philanthropist is to Charity as Pyromaniac is to ___?
Answer: A
A philanthropist is inclined toward charity; a pyromaniac is inclined toward arson. Both show inclination/obsession toward specific actions.
Q.12Medium
Infatuation is to Love as Imitation is to ___?
Answer: B
Infatuation is a superficial form of love; imitation is a superficial form of authenticity. Both show shallow versions of deeper concepts.
Q.13Medium
Obsolete is to Modern as Archaic is to ___?
Answer: B
Obsolete is opposite to modern; archaic is opposite to contemporary. Both pairs represent contrasting temporal relationships.
Q.14Medium
Filament is to Bulb as Wick is to ___?
Answer: C
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.
Q.15Medium
Mirage is to Desert as Aurora is to ___?
Answer: B
A mirage is a natural optical phenomenon found in deserts; aurora is a natural optical phenomenon found near poles. Both are environment-specific phenomena.
Q.16Medium
Heretic is to Religion as Traitor is to ___?
Answer: A
A heretic opposes religious principles; a traitor opposes national/state principles. Both represent opposition to established systems.
Q.17Medium
Plutocracy is to Wealth as Democracy is to ___?
Answer: B
Plutocracy is rule by the wealthy; democracy is rule by the people. Both represent government systems defined by who holds authority.
Q.18Medium
Obfuscate is to Clarity as Augment is to ___?
Answer: A
Obfuscate means to make unclear (opposite of clarity); Augment means to increase (opposite of reduce). Both pairs show opposing actions.
Q.19Medium
Soporific is to Sleep as Lachrymose is to ___?
Answer: C
Soporific induces sleep; Lachrymose tends to produce tears or sadness. Both are adjectives describing induced emotional/physical states.
Q.20Medium
Impeccable is to Flaws as Insolvent is to ___?
Answer: B
Impeccable means free from flaws; Insolvent means lacking money/unable to pay debts. Both indicate absence of something essential.
