Rules of Analogy & related group words

Analogy means a comparison between two situations, processes etc. that seems similar or the process of
making this comparison.

Dr. Tayseer explained the movement of light by the analogy with the movement of water.

But in university admission tests analogy questions ask you to determine the relationship between one
original pair of words and then recognize a similar relationship in a different pair of words that is given
in the options of the answer.

The question format of analogy in varsity admission tests will be like this.

■ WORDS: WRITER
(a) honor: thief (b) mortar: bricklayer (c) child: teacher
(d) batter: baker (e) laws: police man

Now to find the answer of this question at first you have to follow some strategies those are described
bellow.

Strategy 1: At first you have to understand the meaning of the block/ capital letter words.
Strategy 2: After understanding the meaning of these two words you have to formulate the relationship
between the words.

Strategy 3: Depending on this relationship you have to build a sentence with these words.

Strategy 4: Then you have to search the same relationship among the given pair of words and build the
same pattern sentence that you built with the capital letter words.

Strategy 5: And finally you have to choose that pair of words with which the block letter words have
very much similarity.

wewfbœ ai‡Yi hš¿ (TOOLS)

Adze (G¨vWS„)- KvVwgb¯¿x †h hš¿ w`‡q KvV †K‡U; evUvwj |

Auger (AvMvi)- Zzicyi (KvVwg¯¿x wQ`ª Kivi Rb¨ ‡h hš¿ e¨envi K‡i)|
Baton (e¨vUb)- cywj‡ki/ ev`¨hš¿x `j (Av‡K©÷ªv)- Gi cwiPvjK (Conductor) – Gi †QvU jvwV|
Batter (e¨vUvi)- gq`v,wWg,`ya cÖf„wZ w`‡q ˆZix †jB/gÛ/Zvj ‡hU †_‡K †KK/ we¯‹zU ˆZwi nq|
Chisel (wPSj)- KvUv/†Lv`vB‡qi Rb¨ fv¯‹‡ii e¨eüZ hš¿; evUvwj|
Gaggles (MM&j&m&)- a~jv †iŠ`ª n‡Z iv¶vKvix Kv‡jv Pkgv|
Knapsack (b¨vcm¨vK)- cÖ‡qvRbxq wRwbmcÎ enbv‡_© †h _wj wc‡V †e‡au †bqv nq|
Lariat/Lasso (j¨vwiq¨vU)/j¨v‡mv)- `woi duvm (GUv Qy‡o eb¨ †Nvov aiv nq) |
Palette (c¨v‡jU) – wPÎK‡ii iO †gkv‡bvi Rb¨ ¶`ª Z³vwe‡kl |
Plane (‡c­ Bb) – KvVwgb¯¿x †h hš¿ w`‡q gm„b K‡i; †i`v|
Pliers ( c­ vBAviS)- Zi evKv‡bv/ KvUvi Rb¨ mvowk (c­ vm) |
Radar (‡iBWvi) - †h hš¿ wb‡q †c­ b/Rvnv‡Ri w`K I Ae¯’vb wbYx©Z nq|
Saddle (m¨vWvj) †Nvov / Mvavi c„‡ô emvi Rb¨ Mw`|
Thimble (w_gej) - †mjvB‡qi mgq myB‡qi ‡LvuPv Gov‡bvi Rb¨ Av½y‡j †h AveiY cov nq |
Tourniquet (Uziwb‡KU) –i³cvZ eÜ Kivi Rb¨ †h hš¿ w`‡q wkiv †P‡c aiv nq|
Trowel (UªvD‡qj)- ivRwg¯¿x †h hš¿ w`‡q ‡`qv‡j cÖ‡jc/Av¯—i jvMvq |
Wrench (‡ibP) –bvU,eëz,†c‡iK, ¯Œz , †gvPo w`‡q †Lvjv/ jvMv‡bvi Rb¨ hš¿|

Armor(Avigvi ) -eg© Ax (A¨vKm)- Kzovj |

Awl ( Avj) –(cÖavbZt gywP‡`i) myB Bow ( evI)- ‡envjv evRv‡bvi Qwi/jvwV |
Breast Plate (‡eª÷‡c­ BU) ey‡K civi eg© Bridle (eªvBWj)- †Nvovi jvMvg |
Brush (eªvk) – wPÎK‡ii Zzwj Cleaver ( K¬xfvi)- KvmvB‡qi Qywi |
Club (K¬ve )- Mjd †Ljvi e¨vU Gadget (M¨v‡RU)- †QvU LvU hš¿/KjKRv |
Gauntlet ( MbU‡jU ) †jvnvi `¯—vbv Gavel (M¨vfj)- mfvcwZi/wePvi‡Ki nvZzwo
Millstone (wgj‡÷vb ) RvuZvK‡ji cv_i Oar (Ii)- ˆeVv|
Paddle (c¨vWj) ˆeVv Pestle (‡cmj)- P~Y© Kivi hš¿|
Rudder (ivWvi) - †bŠKv/Rvnv‡Ri nvj Saw (m)- KivZ|
Scalpel ( ¯‹¨vj‡cj)-kj¨ wPwKrm‡Ki ¶z`ª Qywi Scissors (wbSiS)- KvuwP |
Shears (wkAviS)- KvuwP Shovel (kvfj)- PËov †Kv`vj RvZxq hš¿
(†ejPv)|
Snare ( ‡mœAvi)- Rvj /duv` Transit (Uª¨vbwSU)- Rwi‡c (mv‡f©) e¨eüZ hš¿|
Violin (fvBqwjb)- †envjv RvZxq ev`¨hš¿ Visor (fvBSi)- †nj‡g‡Ui †h Ask †Pnviv †X‡K
iv‡L|

wewfbœ wRwb‡mi AveiY

Carapace (K¨viv‡cB)-KvKov/K”Q‡ci Lvj Pod (cW)-gUiïwU/ mx‡gi †Lvmv

Chaff ( km¨ `vbvi Zzl/fywm Plumage (c­ y‡gR)- cvwLi cvjK
Feather (†d`vi)- cvwLi cvjK Rust (ivmU)- †jvnvi Mv‡q †h gi‡P/Rs c‡o
Hide (nvBW)- cgyi Pvg© Peel(cxj) = Rind(ivBbW)- (d‡ji) †Lvmv
Fleece (d¬xm) - †fovi Mv‡qi ckghy³ (wool) ScalE (†¯‹Bj)- gv‡Qi Avuk
Pvgov
Husk (nvmK)- d‡ji/k‡l¨i †Lvmv/Zyl/fywm Shell †kj)- kvgyK/wWg/ev`vg cÖf„wZi k³ ewniveiY
Patina (c¨vwUbv)- †eªv‡Äi cyivZb wkí K‡g©i Dci †h meyR AveiY c‡o|
Mould/Mold (‡gŠjW)- evmx i“wU‡Z †h QvZv c‡o Veneer (wfwbAvi)- dvwY©Pv‡ii Dci Kv‡Vi cvZjv
AveiY|
Mane (‡gBb)- †Nvov/wms‡ni †Kki ; Silks (wmém)- †Nvov †`Š‡oi †Nvo mIqvi (Jockey) †h Rgv cv‡o|

wewfbœ ai‡Yi GROUP (`j/SvuK)

Alliance (A¨vjvBAvbm)- K‡qKwU RvwZi †RvU | Archipelago (AviwK‡cjv‡Mv)- ØxccyÄ

Anthology ( G¨vb_jwR) KweZv msKjb/msMÖn Armada (AvigvWv)- iYZixi eni
Bevy (‡ewf)- gwnjv/cvLx cÖf„wZi `j Choir (Kqvi )-wMR©vi MvqK `j
Chorus (‡Kivm) MvqK/bZ©K `j Colony (Kjwb ) cï/ Rxevbyi SuvK
Convoy (Kbfq)- mvgwiK/†bŠ jix/ Rvnv‡Ri eni Constellation (Kb‡÷‡jBkb) b¶ÎcyÄ
Crew (µz)- bvwe‡Ki `j Faculty (d¨vKvjwU)- wk¶v cªwZôv‡bi wk¶KeM©
Fleer (d¬xU)- †bŠeni Flock (c­ K ) cï/ cvLxi SvuK
Gaggle (M¨vMj&)- ivRnsmxi SvuK Herd ( nviW) – cïcvj
Galaxy (M¨vjvKwm)- weL¨vZ †jv‡Ki ev b¶‡Îi SuvK Pack (c¨vK)- †bK‡o /wkKvix KzKzi/ †Pvi/
Wy‡evRvnv‡Ri SvuK
Phalanx (d¨vjvOKm)- c`vwZ‡Ki `j Orchestra (Ii‡KmUªv)- ev`¨hš¿x `j
Poultry (‡cŠjwUª)- nvum-gyiMx SvuK Pride ( cÖvBW) – wms‡ni SvuK
Range (†iBbR)-ce©Z‡kªYx School ( ¯‹zj)Ñ gv‡Qi SvuK
Regiment (†iwR‡gbU) ‰mb¨`j Shoal ( ‡kŠj) Ñ gv‡Qi SvuK
Stack (÷¨vK)- Lo/km¨/Kv‡Vi Mv`v Swarm ( †mvqvivg ) †gŠgvwQ/ cZ‡½i SvuK
Team (Uxg)- Kgx©/†L‡jvqv‡oi `j Troop ( Uªc) ‰mb¨`j
Troupe (Uªyc)- MvqK/bZ©‡Ki `j Cast (KvmU) – Awf‡bZv /Awf‡bÎx e„›`

emev‡mi/ivLvi/‰Zixi/ Kivi RvqMv

Aerie (GAvwi)- wkKvix cvwL (CMj)-Gi evmv Apiary (GbwcAvwi)- †gŠgvwQ cvjvi ¯’vb
Archives (AviKvBfS)- miKvix bw_cÎ Aviary (GbwfAvwi)- cvwLi eo LuvPv/Ni
msi¶YvMvi
Barn (evib)- †MvjvNi/km¨vMvi Burrow (iv‡eŠ)- gvwUi MZ© †hLv‡b cï _v‡K
Coop (K‚c)Ñ gyiMx ivLvi Szwo/LuvPv Den (†Wb)- wnsmª RšËi evm¸nv
Dry-Dock (WªvB-WK) Ñ RvnvR ‰Zix/†givg‡Zi ¯’vb Igloo (BMj~)- Gw¯‹‡gv‡`i ev‡mi Ni
Lair (†jAvi)Ñ cïi ¸nv/Avkªq¯’vb Reservoir (‡iSvifqvi)- cvwb msi¶YvMvi
Silo (mvvB‡jŠ)Ñ km¨ msi¶‡Yi Ni Stable (†÷ej)- †Nvovi Av¯—vej
Hangar (n¨vOvi)Ñ wegvb ivLvi Rb¨ Av”Qvw`Z ¯’vb Sty (÷vB)- ïK‡ii †Lvqvo
Sanctuary (m¨vOKPzAvwi)Ñ eb¨ cï-cvwL msi‡¶Y ¯’j ; AfqviY¨

wewfbœ †ckv/ˆewk‡ó¨i AwaKvix e¨w³

ACCOMPLICE((AvKgwc­ m)- `y¯‹‡g© mn‡hvMx ACCUER (AvwKDSvi)Ñ Awf‡hv³v

(‡ccWjvi)Ñ †dwiIqvjv
ACROBAT (G¨vKie¨vU)- mvKv©‡m `ovevwRKi AUDITOR (AwWUi)Ñ wbix¶K
ADVOCATE (G¨vWf‡KU)- mg_©K ALCOHOLIC (G¨vj‡KvnwjK)Ñ g`¨c
ANGLER (G¨vOjvi)Ñ †h e¨w³ wQc w`‡q gvQ a‡i ARCHAEOLOGIST (AviwKAjwRm„U)Ñ
cÖZœZË¡we`
ARCHITECT (AviwK‡UKU)Ñ ¯’cwZ ASSASSIN (Avm¨vwmb)Ñ ¸ßNvZK
AVIATOR (GBwfGUvi)Ñ wegvb PvjK BUTCHER (eyPvi)Ñ KmvB
CARPENTER (Kvi‡cbUvi)Ñ KvV wgw¯¿ CARTOGRAPHER (KviUMÖvdvi)Ñ gvbwPÎ
ˆZixKvix
CHEF (†kd) cÖavb eveyPx©/cvP BRICK-LAYER (weªK-‡jBqvi)Ñ ivRwgw¯
COBBLER (Kejvi) gywP COLLEAGUE (KjxM)Ñ GKB †ckvq mnKgx©
COMPOSER (Kvg‡cŠSvi) myiKvi CONTEMPORARY (Kb‡Ugcivwi)Ñ GKB hy‡Mi
e¨w³e„›`
COQUETTE (K‡KU)Ñ wQbvj (†h cÖY‡qi fvb CORRESPONDENT (Kwimcb‡WbU)Ñ bvU¨Kvi
K‡i)
COUREIER (KzwiAvi)Ñ evZ©ven/msev`evnK CONDUCTOR (KbWvKUvi)Ñ mg‡eZ hš¿x`‡ji
wiPvjK
DETECTIVE (wW‡UKwUf)Ñ †Mv‡q›`v DRAMATIST -bvU¨Kvi
DRUGGIST (WªvwMmU)Ñ Jla we‡µZv ELECTRICIAN (B‡jKwUªkm)Ñ we`yr wgw¯¿
EXILE (†qKSABj)Ñ wbe©vwmZ e¨w³ FOE (‡dŠ)Ñ kµ
FUGITIVE (wdDwRwUf)Ñ cjvZK e¨w³ GRUMBLER (MÖvgejvi)Ñ AmšËó e¨w³
HEIR (GAvi)Ñ DËivwaKvix e¨w³ TELLER (†Ujvi)- e¨vs‡K UvKv †jb‡`‡bi fvicÖvß
Kg©Pvix
JOURBALIST (Rvbv©wjmU)Ñ mvsevw`K LANDLORD (j¨vbWjiW)Ñ evwoIqvjv
LAPIDARY- (j¨wcWvwi)Ñ Rûwi (iZœwe‡klÁ) LEXICOGRAPHER (†jKwmKMÖvdvi)Ñ Awfavb
iPwqZv
LEGISLATOR (‡jwRmm‡jBUvi)Ñ AvBb cÖ‡YZv MORON (†gviY)Ñ n[Kz;&: K¨wZ&`
LINGUIST (wjO¸BmU)- fvlvwe` MASON (†gBmb)Ñ ivRwg¯¿
MINISTER (wgwbmUvi)Ñ gš¿x, cvM`ªx, hvRK, MOUNTEBANK (gvDbwUe¨vOK)Ñ nvZz‡o
nv³vi/fÛ cwÛZ
OBSTETRICIN (Ae‡÷wUªwkqvb)Ñ aÎxwe`¨v OCULIST (AwKDwjmU)Ñ P¶z‡ivM we‡klÁ
wekvi`
MODERATOR (gWv‡iBUvi) ga¨¯’ZvKvix PAWNBROKER (cÖxPvi)Ñ ag©cÖPviK
OPTICRIAN (AcwUkb)Ñ Pkgv wbg©vZv /we‡µZv PEDDLER (‡cWjvi)Ñ †dwiIqvjv
PEDESTRIAN (†c‡WmwUªAvb)Ñ c`eª‡R Mgm Kvix PHYSICIAN (wdwRkb)Ñ wPwKrmK
PILGRIM (wcjwMÖg)Ñ Zx_©hvÎx PLAYWRIGHT (†c­ BivBU)Ñ bvU¨Kvi
POTTER (cUvi)Ñ Kzgvi (gvwUi cvÎ cÖ¯ËZKvix) PREACHER (cÖxPvi¨)Ñ ag©ZcÖPviK
PLUMBER (c­ vgvi)Ñ cvwb/M¨v‡mi bj †h emvq PREDECESSOR (cÖxwW‡mmvi)Ñ †Kvb c‡`
c~e©eZx© e¨w³
QUACK (†KvA¨vK)Ñ nvZz‡o nv³vi RECLUSE (wiK¬ym)Ñ wbR©bevmx
REFUGEE (†iwdDRx)Ñ DØv¯Ë , kibv_x REPORTER (wi‡cviUvi)Ñ mvsevw`K
SEAMSTER (mxg÷vi)Ñ ci“l `wR© SEAMSTRESS (mxg‡÷ªm)Ñ gwnjv `wR©
SCAVENGER (¯‹¨v‡fbRvi)Ñ iv¯—vi So–`vi SUCCESSOR (mvvK‡mmvi)Ñ cieZx©‡Z c`vwaKvix
e¨w³
STENOGRAPHER (†÷vbMÖ¨vdvi)Ñ kU©n¨vÛ SCULPTOR (¯‹vj cUvi)Ñ fv¯‹i
†jLK
SURGEON (mviRb)Ñ kj¨ wPwKrmK TENANT (†UbvbU)Ñ fvovwUqv
WARD (IqviW)- Awffve‡Ki Aaxb e¨w³ WINDOW (Dwq‡Wv)Ñ weaev
CANVASSER (K¨vbfvmvi)Ñ †h †fvU/Puv` ‡P‡q CHARLATAN (kvivjvUvb)Ñ nvZz‡o ˆe`¨, fÛ
†eovq cwÛZ
CHAUNINISM (‡kŠwfwbmU)Ñ DrKU, hy×s‡`nx HECKLER (†nKjvi)Ñ †h e¨w³ e³vi e³…Zvq evav
†`k‡cÖwgK †`q
CHAUFFEUR (†kŠdvi)Ñ Mvoxi gvwnbv Kiv JOCKEY (RwK) Ñ †Nvov †`Š‡oi †ckv`vi
WªvBfvi †NaomIqvi
 Approach To Analogy

1. SAW: CARPENTER::
A. scissors: tailor
B. wagon: farmer
C. brush: painter
D. typewriter: author
E. none of them

Vocabulary notes: এখানে, carpenter— কাঠমিমি; saw—করাত। Solution

Step 1: এখানে, relation টি হন া worker & tools সম্পমকিত।

Step 2: relation
A carpenter cuts wood with a saw.
BB AD'12
Step 3: একই রকি relation আনে option Aতত। কারণ—A tailor cuts clothes with a pair of
scissors.
So, the correct answer is Option A.

2. WAITRESSES: RESTAURANT:
A. doctor: diagnosis
B. actor: role
C. teacher: school
D. driver: truck
SO, BSC (4 Govt Banks)'19

Vocabulary notes:আমরা জানি, waiter (masculine) এর feminine হচ্ছে waitress

(পনরচানরকা) । Solution

Step 1: এখাচ্ছি,relation টি হচ্ছ া workplace সম্পনকিত।

Step 2: 4 relation - waitress works in a restaurant.
Step 3: একই রকি relation আনেoption C তত। কারণ — A teacher works in a school.
So, the correct answer is Option C

3. ANTENNA: SIGNAL::
A. net: fish
B. bread: food
C. story: reporter
D. television: sound
E. telegram: sender

Vocabulary notes:এখাচ্ছি, net—মাছ ধরার জা ।

Solution
Step 1: এখানে, relation টি হন াএকটি যনের function বা কাজ সম্পমকিত।
BB AD' 13
Step 2: relation –The function of an antenna is to catch signals.
Step 3: 4 relation option A The function of a net is to catch fish. So, the correct answer is
Option A.

4. VACILLATE: HESITATE:: A. persevere: waiver

B. impulsive: deliberate
C. obstinate: accommodating
D. irresolute: indecisive

Vocabulary notes:
আিরা জামে তয, hesitate—মিধা করা, আর vacillate িানেও এিাই।
impulsive— আনবগ তাম়িত।
deliberate— ইচ্ছাকৃত, সুমিমিত
obstinate—stubborn বা একগুন়ে, তজমি।

22nd BCS
accommodate-1. to make room 3, 2. to do a kindness/ favour/ help
, accommodating-cooperative, considerate
irresolute—অমির মিত্ত, আর indecisive িানেও এিাই।

Solution
Step 1: উপনরর বযাখযা তেনক স্পষ্ট তয, এখানে relation হন া synonymবা সিােক।
ি
Step 2: 4 relation f f –Vacillate is a synonym of hesitate.
Step 3: 42 relation option D
So, the correct answer is Option D.

5. EAGER: INDIFFERENT ::
A. concerned: careful
B. anxious: nervous
C. enthusiastic: halfhearted
D. devoted: dedicated
Vocabulary notes:
IT—Irresolute is a synonym of indecisive.

21st BCS
আিরা জামে তয, eager – enthusiasticবা আগ্রহী। indifferent—অোগ্রহী; একই রকি অে,ি
halfhearted—মেরুিযি।
anxious—1. concerned বা মিমিত; 2. eagerবা আগ্রহী। devoted—dedicated বা মেনবমিত।

Solution
Step 1: উপনরর বযাখযা তেনক স্পষ্ট তয, এখানে প্রনের শব্দ িুটির িনধয relationহন া এরা antonym
মবপরীতােক।
ি
Step 2: 4 relation f ¶ft ø-Eager is an antonym of indifferent.
Step 3: একই রকি relation আনে option Cতত। কারণ—Enthusiastic is an antonym of
halfhearted.
So, the correct answer is Option C.

Welcome to Lecture No-05

Contents:
1. A refresher on our last class.
2. Analogy
a. What is it?
b. A Beginner’s Mistakes
c. Common Types of Analogies/ Relationships
d. Best Way to Solve Analogy Questions
e. Let’s Do Some Practice 3. Takeaways

1. A Refresher on Our Class:

Some Important Words That We Covered:
a. Inert: dormant, inactive, immobile, passive
apathetic, asleep
b. Spurious: false, fake, bogus, phony, specious
c. Chaotic: disorganized, turbulent, tumultuous, lawless,
anarchic
d. Inexplicable: baffling, puzzling, incomprehensible,
indescribable, inscrutable
e. Diversion: deviation, detour, aberration, deflection
2. Analogy:
a. What is it?
In a word, it’s a similar relationship.

i) WAITRER: RESTAURANT::
A. doctor: diagnosis
B. actor: role
C. teacher: school
D. driver: truck

ii) FLOCKS: BIRDS::

A. pool: water
B. pack: wolves
C. stray: dogs
D. zoo: animals

b. A Beginner’s Mistakes

i) BOTANY: PLANT::
A. professor: degree
B. fruit: flower
C. science: chemical
D. zoology: animal
E. cloud: rain

ii) BOOK: CHAPTER ::

A. painting: frame
B. sentence: verb
C. building: story
D. tree: root
E. movie: scenario

c. Most Common Types of Analogies/ Relationships

1. Tools
Painter………Brush
Chisel………. Sculptor

2. Workplace
Hospital……...Doctor
Courtroom………Lawyer

3. Part
Finger………..Hand
Act…………...Play

4. Group
Team……………..Players Cast…………………Actors Constellation……Stars
Archipelago………Islands Sloth…………………Bears Colony……………….Bats/Ants
Pride………………….Lions
School……………….Fish
5. Characteristics
Courage………….Hero
Election……………Democarcy
Charity………….Philantrophist

6. Relationship of Degree
Mountain…………Hill (bigger size) Furious…………. Angry (extreme)
Ecstasy…………..Pleasure (extreme) Epic………………Story (very long)

7. Synonym
Harm………………...Damage
Magnificent…………Fabulous

8. Antonym
Happy………………..Sad
Serene……………..Boisterous

c. Best Way to Solve

Follow this 3-step process

Step 01: Find the actual relation between the given pair of words.
Step 02: Make a meaningful sentence using that relation.
Step 03: From the options, find the pair of words which has the most similar relation.

An example:
SAW: CARPENTER:
A. scissors: tailor
B. wagon: farmer
C. brush: painter
D. typewriter: author
E. none of them

5. Let’s do some practice!

Choose the pair of words which best expresses the relationship similar to that
expressed in the capitalized pair:

1. FISH: SCHOOL: Pvt Bank’09

A. octopus: tentacle
B. carp: car
C. lion: pride
D. pack: wolf
E. student: university

2. PLUTOCRACY: WEALTHY:
A. autonomy: masses
B. oligopoly: president
C. plutonium: rich
D. theocracy: clergy
E. democracy: crowd
3. ANTENNA: SIGNAL: BB AD’ 13
A. net: fish
B. bread: food
C. story: reporter
D. television: sound
E. telegram: sender

4. QUIVER: ARROW:
A. trigger: gun
B. purse: money
C. pea: pod
D. sheath: sword
E. cabinet: cupboard

5. EAGER: INDIFFERENT: 21st BCS

A. concerned: careful
B. anxious: nervous
C. enthusiastic: half hearted
D. devoted: dedicated

6. MONEY: PECULATION: Govt Bank’19

A. radiation: bomb
B. writing: plagiarism
C. comment: insult
D. bank: cashier

7. DISTANCE: MILE: Govt Bank’17

A. liquid: litre
B. bushel: corn
C. weight: scale
D. fame: television

8. OUTSKIRTS: TOWN: GRE Big Book

A. rung: ladder
B. trunk: tree
C. water: goblet
D. margin: page
E. hangar: airplane

9. SPEAK: RETICENT: GRE Big Book

A. spend: parsimonious
B. excel: audacious
C. commend: irate
D. work: servile
E. invent: diffident

10. APOSTATE: RELIGION: Govt. Banks’14

A. loyal: faith
B. traitor: country
C. vital: church
D. disloyal: colonies
11. DELUGE: DROPLET: GRE Big Book
A. beach: wave
B. desert: oasis
C. blizzard: icicle
D. landslide: pebble
E. cloudburst: puddle

12. CURIOSITY: KNOW Pvt Bank’ 09

A. temptation: conquer B. starvation: eat
C. wanderlust: travel
D. humor: laugh
E. none of these

13. CONSTITUTION: PREAMBLE:

PSC Other Exam’19 A. prelude: overture
B. opera: music
C. legislation: assembly
D. book: preface

14. REPTILE is to LIZARD as FLOWER is to— Pvt Bank’20

A. petal
B. stem
C. alligator
D. daisy

15. ARENA: CONFLICT: Govt. Bank’19

A. mirage: reality
B. asylum: pursuit
C. utopia: place
D. forum: discussion

16. REFINERY: PETROLEUM: BB, AD’11

A. mill: grain
B. mine: ore
C. warehouse: merchandise
D. generator: electricity
E. forest: lumber

17. ANTIBIOTIC: INFECTION: Pvt Bank’17

A. hormone: modification
B. enzyme: digestion
C. narcotic: dependency
D. coagulant: bleeding
E. stimulant: relaxation

18. (i)FRAGILE: BREAK: IBA, MBA’05-06; Pvt Bank’17

A. invisible: see
B. erratic: control
C. flammable: burn
D. noxious: escape
E. industrial: manufacture
(ii) FRAGILE: BREAK: Pvt Bank’ 17
A. vital: destroy
B. hostile: invite
C. vivid: grow
D. flexible: bend
E. none of these

19. HARM :DAMAGE: Govt Bank’18; 35th BCS

A. sweet: sour
B. stout: weak
C. hook: crook
D. injure: incapacitate

20. GALL: VEX: HEX: BB AD’21

A. fix
B. jinx
C. index
D. vixen

Solutions:
Question no 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Answer C D A D C B A D A BD C D D D D A E i. C, ii. D D B

6. Takeaways:

Now what?
1. Revise the words and questions in this lecture. Focus more
on the 3-step process of solving analogy questions.
2. Solve another 30 analogy questions from previous years
 Welcome to Lecture No-01
Contents:
1. What is Analogy?
2. Common Types of Analogies/ Relationships
3. A Beginner’s Mistakes
4. Best Approach: 3-Step Method
5. Glossary
6. Let’s Do Some Practice
7. Solutions
8. Takeaway

1. What is Analogy?
In a word, analogy questions require us to find a similar relationship. Our task is to find that
‘pair’ from the options that has a relationship similar to the relationship between the pair of
words given in the question.

i) LAWYER: COURTROOM:: (GRE Bigbook)

A. participant: team
B. commuter: train
C. gladiator: arena
D. senator: caucus
E. patient: ward

ii ) FRUIT: APPLE::
A. seed: flower
B. sport: baseball
C. windows: building
D. pavement: street
E. juvenile: adult

2. Most Common Types of Analogies/ Relationships

1. Tools & Professions
Brush………Painter Palette………Painter Chisel………. Sculptor
Baton………. Police/ Orchestra Conductor Oar/Paddle…...Boatman

2. Workplace
Hospital……...Doctor Courtroom………Lawyer School…………Teacher

3. Part
Finger………. Hand Act…………...Play Chapter………. Book

4. Group of People/Animals
Team……………. Players Cast…………………Actors Choir………………. Singers
Galaxy………… Celebrities
5. Group of Animals
Swarm………………Bees Flock…………………Birds Colony……………….
Ants/Bats/Penguins Army…………………Ants Caravan………………Camels
Herd……………………Deer/Elephant
Pride…………………. Lions
Ambush………………. Tigers
Pack…………………...Wolves
Sloth…………………Bears Clowder………………. Cats
Pod……………………. Dolphins
Troop…………………...Monkeys
School………………. Fish

6. Tools & Purpose

Barometer……to measure air pressure Manometer………to measure gas pressure
Odometer………. to measure distance travelled Thermometer…….to measure temperature
Chronometer…….to measure time
Scale……………...to measure weight
Geiger Counter…...to measure radioactivity

7. Group of Objects
Constellation……Stars Archipelago………Islands Anthology………. Poems

8. Characteristics
Courage…………. Hero Election……………Democracy Charity…………. Philanthropist

9. Relationship of Degree
Mountain…………Hill (bigger size) Furious…………. Angry (extreme) Ecstasy………….
Pleasure (extreme) Epic………………Story (very long)

10. Studies & Topics

Zoology…………study of animals Botany…………. Study of plants Ornithology……Study of
Birds Entomology……Study of Insects

11. Synonym
Harm………………...Damage
Magnificent…………Fabulous

12. Antonym
Happy………………. Sad Serene……………. Boisterous

3. A Beginner’s Mistakes

iii) BOTANY: PLANT:

A. professor: degree
B. fruit: flower
C. science: chemical
D. zoology: animal
E. cloud: rain

Note: Focus on the relationship between the two words in a pair, not on the similarity
between different words from different options.
iv) BOOK: CHAPTER:
A. painting: frame
B. sentence: verb
C. building: story
D. tree: root
E. movie: scenario

v) FISH: SCHOOL:
A. octopus: tentacle
B. carp: car
C. lion: pride
D. pack: wolf
E. student: university

Note: Understand the context and the different meanings of the same word in different
contexts. Go through the list of technical words uploaded in your group.

4. Best Approach
Follow this 3-Step method
Step 01: Find the actual relationship between the given pair of words.
Step 02: Make a meaningful sentence using that relationship.
Step 03: From the options, find the pair of words which has the most similar relationship.

An example:
vi) SAW: CARPENTER:
A. scissors: tailor
B. wagon: farmer
C. brush: painter
D. typewriter: author
E. none of them

vii) COIN: MINT:

A. grain: field
B. hay: stable
C. wine: brewery
D. book: publisher

Note: Again, it’s important to know some jargons/ technical words which are tested in
analogy questions.
 5. Glossary:

Word Meaning
gladiator a person engaged in a fight to the death as public entertainment for ancient Romans
caucus a small group of people in a political party or organization who have a lot of influence, or
who have similar interests
mint a place where the new coins of a country are made
brewery a place where beer is made
sedative a drug used to calm a person or animal or to make them sleep
drowsy sleepy
anesthetic a drug that makes the body unable to feel pain
numb not feeling any pain or not having emotion
frugal spending money carefully; economical; sparing
pugnacious ready to fight; aggressive
rash reckless; impulsive; foolhardy
timid fearful, afraid
fragile easily breakable
flammable easily set on fire; burnable; inflammable
noxious harmful or injurious to health; morally harmful; corrupting
erratic irregular; inconsistent; eccentric
prologue a preface or introductory part of a discourse, poem, or novel
preamble the introductory part of a statute, deed or the constitution
symphony harmony of sounds
gavel a small mallet used by the presiding officer of a meeting, a judge etc
insignia a military badge
podium a small platform for the conductor of an orchestra, a public speaker etc
adroit skilled
glib readily fluent, often thoughtlessly, superficially, or insincerely so:
profound very deep; very serious; very significant
morose bad-tempered; sullen; gloomy; depressed
sluggish slow-moving; inactive
dexterity the ability to perform a difficult action quickly and skilfully with the hands; agility
inveigle to persuade someone to do something in a clever and dishonest way, when they do not
want to do it; coax; entice
foresee to know about something before it happens; predict
persecute oppress; harass
arbitrate mediate; reconcile; settle the differences;
opaque not transparent; blurred; hazy
porous full of pores; permeable; penetrable
viscous sticky; gummy; gluey
articulate (adj) fluent; eloquent; (v) to speak clearly
malign harmful; baneful
incoherent unclear; confused; irrational; incomprehensible;
jest joke; banter
belligerent hostile and aggressive; bellicose
subtle delicate; slight
nuance a subtle difference or distinction in expression, meaning, response, etc.
remnant remains; residue
disintegration fragmentation
arboreal relating to trees; treelike
herbaceous relating to an herb; herblike
sidereal relating to the stars
terrestrial pertaining to, consisting of, or representing the earth as distinct from other planets; relating
to land as distinct from water
apostate a person who forsakes/ abandons his religion, cause, party etc.
renegade apostate
traitor a person who commits treason by betraying their country
torniquet any device for stopping bleeding
elixir a panacea; cure-all; sovereign remedy
poetics the study of the patterns of rhythm and sound used in poetry
opera a musical paly/ drama
bizarre odd, peculiar, unusual
exotic alien/foreign; unusual; peculiar; bizarre
commonplace ordinary; normal; typical; uninteresting
livid furiously angry; enraged
evanescent vanishing; fading away; fleeting; momentary; short-lived
eternal everlasting; perpetual; never-ending

6. Let’s Do Some Practice!

1. SEDATIVE: DROWSINESS: (GRE Bigbook)
A. epidemic: contagious
B. vaccine: virus
C. laxative: drug
D. anaesthetic: numbness
E. therapy: psychosis

1. SEDATIVE: DROWSINESS: (GRE Bigbook)

A. epidemic: contagious
B. vaccine: virus
C. laxative: drug
D. anaesthetic: numbness
E. therapy: psychosis

Step 01: the relationship: cause & effect

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: sedative causes drowsiness
Step 03: a similar sentence: anaesthetic causes numbness

2. FRUGAL: MISERL:
A. confident: arrogant
B. courageous: pugnacious
C. famous: aggressive
D. rash: foolhardy
E. quiet: timid

2. FRUGAL: MISERLY: (GRE Bigbook)

A. confident: arrogant
B. courageous: pugnacious
C. famous: aggressive
D. rash: foolhardy
E. quiet: timid

Step 01: the relationship: degree/extent

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: miserly means extremely frugal or economical
Step 03: a similar sentence: arrogant means extremely confident

3. FRAGILE: BREAK: (GRE Bigbook)

A. invisible: see
B. erratic: control
C. flammable: burn
D. noxious: escape
E. industrial: manufacture

3. FRAGILE: BREAK: (GRE Bigbook)

A. invisible: see
B. erratic: control
C. flammable: burn
D. noxious: escape
E. industrial: manufacture

Step 01: the relationship: characteristics

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: a fragile object breaks easily
Step 03: a similar sentence: a flammable object burns easily

4. PROLOGUE: NOVEL: (GRE Bigbook)

A. preamble: statute
B. sketch: drawing
C. movement: symphony
D. index: book
E. blueprint: building

4. PROLOGUE: NOVEL: (GRE Bigbook)

A. preamble: statute
B. sketch: drawing
C. movement: symphony
D. index: book
E. blueprint: building

Step 01: the relationship: (beginning) part

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: a prologue is the beginning part of a novel
Step 03: a similar sentence: a preamble is the beginning part of a statute/ a constitution

5. JUDGE: GAVEL: (GRE Bigbook)

A. detective: uniform
B. doctor: stethoscope
C. referee: whistle
D. soldier: insignia
E. lecturer: podium

5. JUDGE: GAVEL: (GRE Bigbook)

A. detective: uniform
B. doctor: stethoscope
C. referee: whistle
D. soldier: insignia
E. lecturer: podium

Step 01: the relationship: tools & their functions

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: a judge uses a gavel to control a court hearing
Step 03: a similar sentence: a referee uses a whistle to control a game

6. ORGAN: KIDNEY: (GRE Bigbook)

A. skeleton: kneecap
B. bone: rib
C. neuron: synapse
D. abdomen: stomach
E. blood: aorta

6. ORGAN: KIDNEY: (GRE Bigbook)

A. skeleton: kneecap
B. bone: rib
C. neuron: synapse
D. abdomen: stomach
E. blood: aorta
Step 01: the relationship: example/type
Step 02: a meaningful sentence: a kidney is one type of organ
Step 03: a similar sentence: a rib is one type of bone

7. MALADROIT: SKILL: (GRE Bigbook)

A. intemperate: anger
B. unreasonable: intuition
C. sluggish: fatigue
D. glib: profundity
E. morose: depression

7. MALADROIT: SKILL: (GRE Bigbook)

A. intemperate: anger
B. unreasonable: intuition
C. sluggish: fatigue
D. glib: profundity
E. morose: depression

Step 01: the relationship: lack of something

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: maladroit/inept means having a lack of skill
Step 03: a similar sentence: glib/superficial means having a lack of profundity/depth

8. SURGEON: DEXTERITY: (GRE Bigbook)

A. engineer: clarity
B. sailor: navigation
C. magistrate: precedent
D. industrialist: capital
E. acrobat: agility
8. SURGEON: DEXTERITY: (GRE Bigbook)
A. engineer: clarity
B. sailor: navigation
C. magistrate: precedent
D. industrialist: capital
E. acrobat: agility

Step 01: the relationship: characteristics

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: a good surgeon has a lot of readiness or dexterity
Step 03: a similar sentence: a good acrobat has a lot of readiness or agility

9. INTEREST: INVEIGLE: (GRE Bigbook)

A. evaluate: suggest
B. foresee: predict
C. plan: scheme
D. interpret: examine
E. neglect: persecute

9. INTEREST: INVEIGLE: (GRE Bigbook)

A. evaluate: suggest
B. foresee: predict
C. plan: scheme
D. interpret: examine
E. neglect: persecute

Step 01: the relationship: good/bad characteristics of something

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: inveigle/entice means to create interest with a bad
intention
Step 03: a similar sentence: scheme/plot means to make plans with a bad intention

10. BARTER: COMMODITIES: (GRE Bigbook)

A. arbitrate: disputes
B. invade: boundaries
C. debate: issues
D. correspond: letters
E. promote: ranks

10. BARTER: COMMODITIES: (GRE Bigbook)

A. arbitrate: disputes
B. invade: boundaries
C. debate: issues
D. correspond: letters
E. promote: ranks

Step 01: the relationship: definition

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: barter means to exchange commodities
Step 03: a similar sentence: correspond means to exchange letters

11. OPAQUE: LIGHT: (GRE Bigbook)

A. inaudible: sound
B. unbreakable: plastic
C. reflective: mirror
D. nonporous: liquid
E. viscous: fluid
11. OPAQUE: LIGHT: (GRE Bigbook)
A. inaudible: sound
B. unbreakable: plastic
C. reflective: mirror
D. nonporous: liquid
E. viscous: fluid

Step 01: the relationship: characteristics

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: an opaque medium prevents light from passing through it
Step 03: a similar sentence: a nonporous medium prevents liquid from passing through it

12. INSULIN: PANCREAS: (GRE Bigbook)

A. bile: liver
B. menthol: eucalyptus
C. oxygen: heart
D. honey: bee
E. vanilla: bean

12. INSULIN: PANCREAS: (GRE Bigbook)

A. bile: liver
B. menthol: eucalyptus
C. oxygen: heart
D. honey: bee
E. vanilla: bean

Step 01: the relationship: place of birth/ creation/ production

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: insulin is produced in pancreas
Step 03: a similar sentence: bile is produced in liver

13. ARTICULATE: CLEARLY: (GRE Bigbook)

A. orate: strongly
B. shout: loudly
C. lecture: willfully
D. malign: incoherently
E. jest: belligerently

13. ARTICULATE: CLEARLY: (GRE Bigbook)

A. orate: strongly
B. shout: loudly
C. lecture: willfully
D. malign: incoherently
E. jest: belligerently

Step 01: the relationship: meaning/definition/characteristics

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: articulate means to speak clearly
Step 03: a similar sentence: shout means to speak loudly

14. NUANCE: DISTINCTION: (GRE Bigbook)

A. remnant: preservation
B. shade: spectrum
C. hint: suggestion
D. trace: existence
E. splinter: disintegration

14. NUANCE: DISTINCTION: (GRE Bigbook)

A. remnant: preservation
B. shade: spectrum
C. hint: suggestion
D. trace: existence
E. splinter: disintegration

Step 01: the relationship: degree/ extent

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: nuance means a subtle (not so obvious) difference/
distinction
Step 03: a similar sentence: hint means a subtle (not so obvious suggestion

15. ARBOREAL: TREES: (GRE Bigbook)

A. terrestrial: plains
B. amphibious: rivers
C. herbaceous: plants
D. subterranean: caves
E. sidereal: stars

15. ARBOREAL: TREES: (GRE Bigbook)

A. terrestrial: plains
B. amphibious: rivers
C. herbaceous: plants
D. subterranean: caves
E. sidereal: stars

Step 01: the relationship: definition/characteristics

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: arboreal means related to trees
Step 03: a similar sentence: sidereal means related to stars

16. APOSTATE: RELIGION: (Pearson)

A. loyal: faith
B. traitor: country
C. renegade: Indian
D. vital: church
E. disloyal: colonies

16. APOSTATE: RELIGION: (Pearson)

A. loyal: faith
B. traitor: country
C. renegade: Indian
D. vital: church
E. disloyal: colonies

Step 01: the relationship: meaning/definition/characteristics

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: an apostate abandons/betrays his/her religion
Step 03: a similar sentence: a traitor abandons/betrays his/her country

17. BLEEDING: TOURNIQUET: (Pearson)

A. drowning: resuscitation
B. sunstroke: fatigue
C. traffic: red light
D. coughing: elixir
E. disease: microbe

17. BLEEDING: TOURNIQUET: (Pearson)

A. drowning: resuscitation
B. sunstroke: fatigue
C. traffic: red light
D. coughing: elixir
E. disease: microbe

Step 01: the relationship: equipment/devices and functions

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: tourniquet is used to stop bleeding
Step 03: a similar sentence: red light is used to stop traffic

18. DRAMA: PLAYWRIGHT: (Pearson)

A. act: actor
B. words: author
C. poetics: poet
D. review: critic
E. opera: musician

18. DRAMA: PLAYWRIGHT: (Pearson)

A. act: actor
B. words: author
C. poetics: poet
D. review: critic
E. opera: musician

Step 01: the relationship: artist & works

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: a playwright/dramatist writes dramas
Step 03: a similar sentence: a critic writes reviews

19. BIZARRE: EXOTIC: (GRE Bigbook)

A. stage: dancer
B. commonplace: routine
C. wild: tame
D. ordinary: exceptional
E. lively: livid

19. BIZARRE: EXOTIC: (GRE Bigbook)

A. stage: dancer
B. commonplace: routine
C. wild: tame
D. ordinary: exceptional
E. lively: livid

Step 01: the relationship: synonym

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: bizarre/odd is a synonym of exotic/unusual
Step 03: a similar sentence: commonplace/ordinary is a synonym of routine/regular

20. PERMANENT: EVANESCENT: (Pearson)

A. durable: fleeting
B. lasting: glittering
C. eternal: everlasting
D. hairdo: bleach
E. leader: religion

20. PERMANENT: EVANESCENT: (Pearson)

A. durable: fleeting
B. lasting: glittering
C. eternal: everlasting
D. hairdo: bleach
E. leader: religion

Step 01: the relationship: antonym

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: permanent is an antonym of evanescent or short-lived
Step 03: a similar sentence: durable is also an antonym of fleeting or short-lived

7. Solution to Example Questions

i) LAWYER: COURTROOM:
A. participant: team
B. commuter: train
C. gladiator: arena
D. senator: caucus
E. patient: ward

ii ) FRUIT: APPLE:
A. seed: flower
B. sport: baseball
C. windows: building
D. pavement: street
E. juvenile: adult

iii) BOTANY: PLANT:

A. professor: degree
B. fruit: flower
C. science: chemical
D. zoology: animal
E. cloud: rain

iv) BOOK: CHAPTER:

A. painting: frame
B. sentence: verb
C. building: story
D. tree: root
E. movie: scenario

v) FISH: SCHOO:
A. octopus: tentacle
B. carp: car
C. lion: pride
D. pack: wolf
E. student: university

vi) SAW: CARPENTER:

A. scissors: tailor
B. wagon: farmer
C. brush: painter
D. typewriter: author
E. none of them
vii) COIN: MINT:
A. grain: field
B. hay: stable
C. wine: brewery
D. book: publisher

8. Takeaways:
1. Revise the words and questions in this lecture. Focus more on the 3-step method of solving
analogy questions.
2. Solve the Practice Test No-01
3. Solve another 20 analogy questions from previous years.
 Welcome to Lecture No-02

Contents:
1. Glossary
2. Let’s Do Some Practice
3. Takeaway

1. Glossary:

Word Meaning
Stygian extremely dark, gloomy
Cogent clear, logical, and convincing
Abysmal extremely bad; appalling
Cataclysmic large-scale and violent; disastrous; catastrophic
Contentious causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial
Faultfinder a person who criticizes others often in an unfair/ unreasonable way
Arbitrator an independent person appointed to settle a dispute; mediator; peace-maker
Dawdler someone who moves slowly or more slowly than others
Toil work extremely hard or incessantly.
Expand become or make larger or more extensive.
Ascend go up or climb.
Proliferate increase rapidly in number; multiply.
Deflect cause (something) to change direction; turn aside from a straight course.
Soot a black, powdery substance that remains after something is burnt
Combustion the process of burning something.
Gravel a loose aggregation of small water-worn or pounded stones
Gristle tough cartilaginous, tendinous, or fibrous matter especially in meats
Sawdust powdery particles of wood produced by sawing
Equivocation deliberate evasiveness in wording, vagueness, ambiguity
Ambiguous not clear or decided, vague
Platitude a remark or statement, especially one with a moral content, that has been used too often to be
interesting or thoughtful.
Banal so lacking in originality as to be obvious and boring.
Precept a general rule; principle
Peremptory 1. insisting on immediate attention or obedience, especially in a brusquely imperious way; 2.
final
Eulogy a speech or piece of writing that praises someone
Tirade a long, angry speech of criticism or accusation; diatribe
Lament a passionate expression of grief or sorrow.
Parody an imitation of the style of a particular writer, artist
Quarry a place, typically a large, deep pit, from which stone or other materials are extracted.
Timber wood prepared for use in building and carpentry.
Assay the testing of a metal or ore to determine its ingredients and quality.
Dredge clear the bed of (a harbour, river, or other area of water) by scooping out mud, weeds,
Insomnia habitual sleeplessness; inability to sleep.
Dyslexia a neurological learning disorder in children that affects their ability to read or write
Parry ward off (a weapon or attack) with a countermove; to evade an question skillfully
Shirk avoid or neglect (a duty or responsibility).
Hurl throw or impel (someone or something) with great force.
Confront come face to face with (someone) with hostile or argumentative intent.
Disguise give (someone or oneself) a different appearance in order to conceal one's identity.
Camouflage hide, conceal
Façade 1. the principal front of a building, that faces on to a street or open space, front
 2. a deceptive outward appearance
Querulous complaining in a rather petulant or whining manner.
Fawn a young deer in its first year.
Prodigal spending money or using resources freely and recklessly; wastefully extravagant
Culpable deserving blame; blameworthy; guilty
Drawbridge a bridge made to be raised up, let down, or drawn aside so as to permit or hinder passage to a
castle
Gangway a board or passage that joins a ship, aircraft, or building to the land or to another building, for
people to walk along
Aisle a passage between rows of seats in a building such as a church or theatre, an aircraft, or train.
Miser a person who hoards wealth and spends as little money as possible.
Chauvinist an attitude of superiority toward members of the opposite sex.
Mimic imitate (someone or their actions or words), especially in order to entertain or ridicule.
Candle a cylinder or block of wax or tallow with a central wick which is lit to produce light as it burns.
Wax a sticky yellowish mouldable substance secreted by honeybees as the material of a
honeycomb; beeswax.
Misconstrue to interpret (something, such as a statement or action) wrongly
Interpret explain, clarify
Misperceive to perceive (something) wrongly or improperly
Lubricate apply a substance such as oil or grease to (an engine or component) so as to minimize friction
and allow smooth movement.
Abrasion wearing, erosion
Vent an opening that allows air, gas, or liquid to pass out of or into a confined space, gap
Distillation the action of purifying a liquid by a process of heating and cooling, filtering
Adhesion the action or process of adhering to a surface or object, sticking
Malapropism the mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one, often with an amusing effect,
error, misuse
Heresy belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious (especially Christian) doctrine.
Hoax a humorous or malicious deception, trick
Gaffe social mistake, error
Census an official count or survey, especially of a population.
Itinerary a planned route or journey.
Renege go back on a promise, undertaking, or contract; break; revoke
Somber dark or dull in colour or tone.
Austere severe or strict in manner or attitude.
Laconic brief, concise

2. Let’s Do Some Practice!

1. STYGIAN: DARK: (GRE Bigbook)
A. abysmal: low
B. cogent: contentious
C. fortuitous: accidental
D. reckless: threatening
E. cataclysmic: doomed

1. STYGIAN: DARK: (GRE Bigbook)

A. abysmal: low
B. cogent: contentious
C. fortuitous: accidental
D. reckless: threatening
E. cataclysmic: doomed

Step 01: the relationship: degree (extreme)

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: stygian means extremely dark or gloomy
Step 03: a similar sentence: abysmal means extremely low or hopeless

2. FAULTFINDER: CRITICIZE: (GRE Bigbook)

A. luminary: recognize
B. athlete: cheer
C. arbitrator: mediate
D. pharmacist: prescribe
E. dawdler: toil

2. FAULTFINDER: CRITICIZE: (GRE Bigbook)

A. luminary: recognize
B. athlete: cheer
C. arbitrator: mediate
D. pharmacist: prescribe
E. dawdler: toil

Step 01: the relationship: characteristics

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: a faultfinder wants to criticize
Step 03: a similar sentence: an arbitrator/mediator wants to mediate/ settle disputes

3. EXPAND: VOLUME: (GRE Bigbook)

A. ascend: flight
B. proliferate: number
C. bend: flexibility
D. cool: temperature
E. deflect: heading

3. EXPAND: VOLUME: (GRE Bigbook)

A. ascend: flight
B. proliferate: number
C. bend: flexibility
D. cool: temperature
E. deflect: heading

Step 01: the relationship: definition/ meaning

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: to expand means to increase in volume
Step 03: a similar sentence: to proliferate means to increase in numbers

4. SOOT: COMBUSTION: (GRE Bigbook)

A. lint: brushing
B. gravel: crushing
C. gristle: tenderizing
D. rubbish: housecleaning
E. sawdust: woodcutting

4. SOOT: COMBUSTION: (GRE Bigbook)

A. lint: brushing
B. gravel: crushing
C. gristle: tenderizing
D. rubbish: housecleaning
E. sawdust: woodcutting

Step 01: the relationship: residual

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: soot is what remains after combustion/ burning
Step 03: a similar sentence: sawdust is what remains after woodcutting

5. EQUIVOCATON: AMBIGUOUS: (GRE Bigbook)

A. mitigation: severe
B. contradiction: peremptory
C. platitude: banal
D. precept: obedient
E. explanation: unintelligible

5. EQUIVOCATON: AMBIGUOUS: (GRE Bigbook)

A. mitigation: severe
B. contradiction: peremptory
C. platitude: banal
D. precept: obedient
E. explanation: unintelligible

Step 01: the relationship: meaning/ characteristics

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: equivocation means an ambiguous or unclear statement
Step 03: a similar sentence: platitude means a banal or uninteresting statement

6. EULOGY: PRAISE: (GRE Bigbook)

A. comedy: laughter
B. epic: contempt
C. tirade: awe
D. elegy: lament
E. parody: respect

6. EULOGY: PRAISE: (GRE Bigbook)

A. comedy: laughter
B. epic: contempt
C. tirade: awe
D. elegy: lament
E. parody: respect

Step 01: the relationship: characteristics (full of)

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: a eulogy is a writing full of words of praise
Step 03: a similar sentence: an elegy is a poem full of words of lament/ sorrow

7. QUARRY: STONE: (GRE Bigbook)

A. fell: timber
B. dredge: canal
C. assay: gold
D. bale: hay
E. mold: clay

7. QUARRY: STONE: (GRE Bigbook)

A. fell: timber
B. dredge: canal
C. assay: gold
D. bale: hay
E. mold: clay

Step 01: the relationship: process

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: quarry is the process of collecting stones by digging
Step 03: a similar sentence: fell is the process of collecting timbers by cutting

8. ANIMAL: CAT: (GRE Bigbook)

A. apple: pear
B. club: player
C. furniture: chair
D. landscape: tree
E. body: toe

8. ANIMAL: CAT: (GRE Bigbook)

A. apple: pear
B. club: player
C. furniture: chair
D. landscape: tree
E. body: toe

Step 01: the relationship: example

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: a cat is a kind of animal
Step 03: a similar sentence: a chair is a kind of furniture

9. INSOMNIA: SLEEP: (GRE Bigbook)

A. dyslexia: read
B. hemophilia: bleed
C. hyperactivity: move
D. paranoia: hallucination
E. malnutrition: eat

9. INSOMNIA: SLEEP: (GRE Bigbook)

A. dyslexia: read
B. hemophilia: bleed
C. hyperactivity: move
D. paranoia: hallucination
E. malnutrition: eat

Step 01: the relationship: example (kind/ type of)

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: insomnia is a disease that affects the ability to sleep
Step 03: a similar sentence: dyslexia is a disease/ disorder that affects the ability to read

10. PARRY: QUESTION: (GRE Bigbook)

A. return: affection
B. shirk: duty
C. confront: dread
D. hurl: insult
E. surrender: temptation

10. PARRY: QUESTION: (GRE Bigbook)

A. return: affection
B. shirk: duty
C. confront: dread
D. hurl: insult
E. surrender: temptation

Step 01: the relationship: meaning/ definition

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: parry means to avoid a question
Step 03: a similar sentence: shirk means to avoid a duty

11. DISGUISE: IDENTIFICATION: (GRE Bigbook)

A. equivocation: ambiguity
B. facade: decoration
C. forgery: wealth
D. camouflage: detection
E. manipulation: advantage

11. DISGUISE: IDENTIFICATION: (GRE Bigbook)

A. equivocation: ambiguity
B. facade: decoration
C. forgery: wealth
D. camouflage: detection
E. manipulation: advantage

Step 01: the relationship: purpose

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: the purpose of a disguise is to avoid identification
Step 03: a similar sentence: the purpose of a camouflage is to avoid detection

12. QUERULOUS: COMPLAIN: (GRE Bigbook)

A. humble: fawn
B. prodigal: spend
C. treacherous: trust
D. laconic: talk
E. culpable: blame

12. QUERULOUS: COMPLAIN: (GRE Bigbook)

A. humble: fawn
B. prodigal: spend
C. treacherous: trust
D. laconic: talk
E. culpable: blame

Step 01: the relationship: characteristics (too much)

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: a querulous person complains too much
Step 03: a similar sentence: a prodigal person spends too much

13. DRAWBRIDGE: CASTLE: (GRE Bigbook)

A. lawn: house
B. gangway: ship
C. aisle: stage
D. hallway: building
E. sidewalk: garage

13. DRAWBRIDGE: CASTLE: (GRE Bigbook)

A. lawn: house
B. gangway: ship
C. aisle: stage
D. hallway: building
E. sidewalk: garage

Step 01: the relationship: purpose (a connecting passage/path)

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: a drawbridge connects the land to a castle
Step 03: a similar sentence: a gangway connects the land to a ship

14. MISER: THIRFT: (GRE Bigbook)

A. performer: artistry
B. chauvinist: patriotism
C. mimic: ridicule
D. politician: compromise
E. scientist: discovery

14. MISER: THIRFT: (GRE Bigbook)

A. performer: artistry
B. chauvinist: patriotism
C. mimic: ridicule
D. politician: compromise
E. scientist: discovery

Step 01: the relationship: degree/extent (too much)

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: a miser has too much thrift
Step 03: a similar sentence: a chauvinist has too much patriotism

15. NICOTINE: TOBACCO: (GRE Bigbook)

A. calcium: bone
B. iodine: salt
C. protein: meat
D. pulp: fruit
E. caffeine: coffee

15. NICOTINE: TOBACCO: (GRE Bigbook)

A. calcium: bone
B. iodine: salt
C. protein: meat
D. pulp: fruit
E. caffeine: coffee

Step 01: the relationship: source/ origin

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: tobacco is a source of addictive nicotine
Step 03: a similar sentence: coffee is a source of addictive caffeine

16. CANDLE: WAX: (GRE Bigbook)

A. metal: corrosion B. leather: vinyl
C. curtain: pleat
D. tire: rubber
E. wood: ash

16. CANDLE: WAX: (GRE Bigbook)

A. metal: corrosion
B. leather: vinyl
C. curtain: pleat
D. tire: rubber
E. wood: ash

Step 01: the relationship: material/component

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: a candle is made of wax
Step 03: a similar sentence: a tire is made of rubber

17. MISJUDGE: ASSESS: (GRE Bigbook)

A. misconstrue: interpret B. misconduct: rehearse C. misinform: design
D. misguide: duplicate
E. misperceive: explain

17. MISJUDGE: ASSESS: (GRE Bigbook)

A. misconstrue: interpret
B. misconduct: rehearse
C. misinform: design
D. misguide: duplicate
E. misperceive: explain

Step 01: the relationship: definition/ meaning

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: misjudge means to assess something wrongly
Step 03: a similar sentence: misconstrue means to interpret/explain something wrongly

18. LUBRICATE: ABRATION: (GRE Bigbook)

A. burnish: decomposition
B. vent: distillation
C. tamp: adhesion
D. seal: leakage
E. irrigate: drainage

18. LUBRICATE: ABRASION: (GRE Bigbook)

A. burnish: decomposition
B. vent: distillation
C. tamp: adhesion
D. seal: leakage
E. irrigate: drainage

Step 01: the relationship: purpose

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: something is lubricated to prevent abrasion
Step 03: a similar sentence: something is sealed prevent leakage

19. ASTROLOGY: ASTRONOMY: (GRE Bigbook)

A. alchemy: chemistry
B. homeopathy: zoology
C. mythology: classics
D. pedagogy: philosophy
E. phenomenology: linguistics

19. ASTROLOGY: ASTRONOMY: (GRE Bigbook)

A. alchemy: chemistry
B. homeopathy: zoology
C. mythology: classics
D. pedagogy: philosophy
E. phenomenology: linguistics

Step 01: the relationship: older version

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: astrology is the older version of astronomy
Step 03: a similar sentence: alchemy is the older version of chemistry

20. MALAPROPISM: VERBAL: (GRE Bigbook)

A. heresy: moral
B. hoax: cognitive
C. gaffe: social
D. feint: martial
E. perjury: legislative

20. MALAPROPISM: VERBAL: (GRE Bigbook)

A. heresy: moral
B. hoax: cognitive
C. gaffe: social
D. feint: martial
E. perjury: legislative

Step 01: the relationship: definition/ meaning

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: malapropism is one kind of verbal mistake
Step 03: a similar sentence: gaffe is one kind of social mistake

21. CENSUS: POPULATION: (GRE Bigbook)

A. itinerary: journeys
B. inventory: merchandise
C. roster: audience
D. slate: incumbents
E. manifest: debts

21. CENSUS: POPULATION: (GRE Bigbook)

A. itinerary: journeys
B. inventory: merchandise
C. roster: audience
D. slate: incumbents
E. manifest: debts

Step 01: the relationship: definition

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: a census is a complete list of people/population
Step 03: a similar sentence: an inventory is a complete list of products/merchandise

22. SYNONYMOUS: MEANING: (GRE Bigbook)

A. interchangeable: function
B. equivocal: interpretation
C. coincidental: cause
D. ambidextrous: skill
E. bilingual: language

22. SYNONYMOUS: MEANING: (GRE Bigbook)

A. interchangeable: function
B. equivocal: interpretation
C. coincidental: cause
D. ambidextrous: skill
E. bilingual: language

Step 01: the relationship: definition/meaning

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: synonymous means having the same meaning
Step 03: a similar sentence: interchangeable means having the same function

23. PIRATE: TAKE: (GRE Bigbook)

A. burgle: steal
B. forge: copy
C. renege: promise
D. liberate: free
E. retreat: withdraw

23. PIRATE: TAKE: (GRE Bigbook)

A. burgle: steal
B. forge: copy
C. renege: promise
D. liberate: free
E. retreat: withdraw

Step 01: the relationship: definition/meaning

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: to pirate something means to take another’s work without
permission
Step 03: a similar sentence: to forge something means to copy another’s work without
permission

24. SKELETON: ANIMAL: (GRE Bigbook)

A. ivory: piano
B. peel: fruit
C. ore: mine
D. mast: ship
E. framing: building

24. SKELETON: ANIMAL: (GRE Bigbook)

A. ivory: piano
B. peel: fruit
C. ore: mine
D. mast: ship
E. framing: building

Step 01: the relationship: part/ structure

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: a skeleton is the basic structure of an animal
Step 03: a similar sentence: a framing is the basic structure of a building

25. LACONIC: SPEECH: (GRE Bigbook)

A. believable: excuse
B. unyielding: attitude
C. austere: design
D. sombre: procession
E. gradual: transition

25. LACONIC: SPEECH: (GRE Bigbook)

A. believable: excuse
B. unyielding: attitude
C. austere: design
D. sombre: procession
E. gradual: transition
Step 01: the relationship: characteristics
Step 02: a meaningful sentence: a laconic speech has no extra/unnecessary words
Step 03: a similar sentence: an austere design/plan has no extra/unnecessary features
 3. Takeaways:
1. Revise the words and questions in this lecture. Focus more on the 3-step method of
solving analogy questions.
2. Solve another 20 analogy questions from previous years.
3. Solve the Practice Test No-03 and 04
Welcome to Lecture No-03
Contents:
1. Glossary
2. Let’s Do Some Practice
3. Takeaway

Glossary:

carve cut (a hard material) in order to produce an object, design, or inscription

frame a rigid structure that surrounds something such as a painting or a door
deluge 1. a severe flood; 2. a heavy rainfall
droplet a very small drop of a liquid
blizzard a severe snowstorm with high winds
icicle a hanging, tapering piece of ice formed by the freezing of dripping water
puddle a small pool of liquid, especially of rainwater on the ground
pebble a small stone made smooth and round by the action of water or sand
reticent not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily, shy; reticent
parsimonious very unwilling to spend money or use resources; miserly; ungenerous
commend praise formally or officially, clap
servile having an excessive willingness to serve or please others; sycophantic
diffident modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence, shy
peccadillo a relatively minor fault or sin
instigate to goad or urge forward; provoke.
penury the state of being very poor; extreme poverty.
admonish to warn someone not to do something, usually in a kind way, or to tell someone to do
something
castigate to criticize someone or something severely
panegyric a public speech or published text in praise of someone or something
perjury to tell lies under oath
stigmatize to set some mark of disgrace or infamy upon
panegyric a public speech in praise of someone or something; eulogy
eulogize praise highly in speech or writing.
lampoon publicly criticize someone or something by using ridicule or sarcasm.
bibliography a list of the books given as a reference, typically printed as an appendix.
glossary an explanatory list, with meanings, of the words or phrases in a text that are difficult to
understand
legend an explanatory list of symbols on a map
dissertation a long essay on a particular subject, especially one written for a university degree or diploma.
abstract 1. (n) a short form of a speech, article, book, etc., giving only the most important
facts or ideas
2. (adj) abstruse; unreal; theoretical
fervor intense and passionate feeling.
zealot a person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their religious, political, or other
ideals.
antipathy a deep-seated feeling of aversion; hostility
improvidence create and perform (music, drama, or verse) spontaneously or without preparation.
concision (n) the quality being concise, brevity
nonchalance indifference; calmness
acrobat an entertainer who performs spectacular gymnastic feats in a circus
ambiguous open to more than one interpretation; not having one obvious meaning.
snobbish clannish, cliquish, clubby, elitist, snobby private.
impromptu without previous preparation
exorbitant excessive
macabre disturbing because concerned with or causing a fear of death; dreadful
officious intrusively enthusiastic in offering help or advice; interfering
magisterial having or showing great authority
perfidious deceitful and untrustworthy; disloyal; treacherous.
lavish spending or giving more than is necessary; extravagant.
gullible easily believing something; credulous
monocle an eyeglass for one eye.
refracted to change the direction of light, sound, heat, or other energy
chorus a part of a song or hymn recurring at intervals
barrage military the firing of artillery to saturate an area
vista a distant view through or along an avenue or opening
cacophony a harsh discordant mixture of sounds
glib 1. readily fluent, often thoughtlessly, superficially, or insincerely so
2. a confident/ smooth while speaking, but without careful thought or honesty
grandiose impressive because of uncommon largeness, scope, effect, or grandeur.
subservience a willingness to do what other people want
fawning seeking or used to seek approval or favor by means of flattery; obsequious
pessimistic gloomy; joyless; unhopeful
ruffle a strip of decorative fabric in a shirt/ dress
rafter one of the usually sloping timbers that support a roof
molding a decorative plane or curved strip used for ornamentation or finishing
wary feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems.
gull fool or deceive someone
taciturn temperamentally disinclined to talk.
goad to make a person or an animal react or do something by continuously annoying or upsetting
them; provoke
loquacious full of excessive talk; talkative; garrulous
vigilant alertly watchful specially to avoid danger.
shrill having or emitting a sharp high-pitched tone or sound
untenable not able to be defended, unjustified
fordable shallow enough to be crossed by walking or riding on an animal or in a vehicle
invulnerable impossible to wound/injure
verbosity the quality or state of being verbose or wordy
embellishment something added to make another thing more beautiful or interesting, or the process of doing
this:
malinger to pretend to be ill
ail trouble or afflict (someone) in mind or body.
sneer to smile or laugh with facial contortions that express scorn or contempt.
choir an organized group of singers
orchestra a large group of musicians who play many different instruments together and are led by a
conductor
discordant disagreeing or incongruous.
baton a thin stick used by a conductor to direct an orchestra or choir
martial relating to fighting or war.
eavesdrop listen to a conversation secretly
demagogue someone who becomes a leader largely because of skills as a speaker or who appeals to
emotions and prejudices
moralistic involved with judging other people's morals and telling them how to behave
pedantic excessively concerned with minor details or rules; overscrupulous
empirical based on, concerned with, or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or
pure logic, real
unsophisticated 1. naïve; simple; unrefined
2. inexperienced
dogmatic inclined to lay down principles as undeniably true
prejudiced biased; bigoted;
cower crouch down in fear
fret be constantly or visibly anxious
console comfort (someone) at a time of grief or disappointment.
scribble write or draw (something) carelessly or hurriedly
limp walk with difficulty, typically because of a damaged or stiff leg or foot.
mumble say something indistinctly and quietly, making it difficult for others to hear.
 2. Let’s Do Some Practice!
1. LISTEN: RECORDING: (GRE Bigbook)
A. carve: statue
B. reproduce: plan
C. review: book
D. frame: painting
E. view: photograph

1. LISTEN: RECORDING: (GRE Bigbook)

A. carve: statue
B. reproduce: plan
C. review: book
D. frame: painting
E. view: photograph

Step 01: the relationship: purpose (sense)

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: We use our sense of listening in case of recording.
Step 03: a similar sentence: We use our sense of viewing in case of photograph.

2. DELUGE: DROPLET: (GRE Bigbook)

A. beach: wave
B. desert: oasis
C. blizzard: icicle
D. landslide: pebble
E. cloudburst: puddle

2. DELUGE: DROPLET: (GRE Bigbook)

A. beach: wave
B. desert: oasis
C. blizzard: icicle
D. landslide: pebble
E. cloudburst: puddle

Step 01: the relationship: composition/ source

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: A deluge is a disaster created by lots of droplets
Step 03: a similar sentence: A landslide is a disaster created by lots of pebbles

3. SPEAK: RETICENT:: (GRE Bigbook)

A. spend: parsimonious
B. excel: audacious
C. commend: irate
D. work: servile
E. invent: diffident

3. SPEAK: RETICENT:: (GRE Bigbook)

A. spend: parsimonious
B. excel: audacious
C. commend: irate
D. work: servile
E. invent: diffident

Step 01: the relationship: characteristics

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: a reticent person speaks extremely less.
Step 03: a similar sentence: a parsimonious person spends extremely less.
4. PECCADILO: SIN: (GRE Bigbook)
A. provocation: instigation
B. anxiety: fear
C. perjury: corruption
D. penury: poverty
E. admonishment: castigation

4. PECCADILO: SIN: (GRE Bigbook)

A. provocation: instigation
B. anxiety: fear
C. perjury: corruption
D. penury: poverty
E. admonishment: castigation

Step 01: the relationship: small/ minor form

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: a peccadillo is a minor form of sin
Step 03: a similar sentence: an admonishment/ warning is a minor form of castigation

5. PANEGYRIC: EULOGIZE: (GRE Bigbook)

A. ballad: stigmatize
B. ode: criticize
C. lampoon: satirize
D. tirade: entertain
E. treatise: dispute

5. PANEGYRIC: EULOGIZE: (GRE Bigbook)

A. ballad: stigmatize
B. ode: criticize
C. lampoon: satirize
D. tirade: entertain
E. treatise: dispute

Step 01: the relationship: characteristics/ purpose

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: the purpose of a panegyric is to eulogize/ praise
Step 03: a similar sentence: the purpose of a lampoon is to satirize/ criticize

6. GLOSSARY: TEXT: (GRE Bigbook)

A. bibliography: source
B. abstract: dissertation
C. legend: map
D. index: catalog
E. abbreviation: footnote

6. GLOSSARY: TEXT: (GRE Bigbook)

A. bibliography: source
B. abstract: dissertation
C. legend: map
D. index: catalog
E. abbreviation: footnote

Step 01: the relationship: definition (explanatory notes)

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: a glossary is an explanatory list of words in a text
Step 03: a similar sentence: a legend is an explanatory list of symbols on a map

7. FERVOR: ZEALOT: (GRE Bigbook)

A. antipathy: philanthropist
B. improvidence: spendthrift
C. concision: politician
D. determination: ecologist
E. nonchalance: acrobat

7. FERVOR: ZEALOT: (GRE Bigbook)

A. antipathy: philanthropist
B. improvidence: spendthrift
C. concision: politician
D. determination: ecologist
E. nonchalance: acrobat

Step 01: the relationship: degree/ extent (in this case, extreme degree)
Step 02: a meaningful sentence: a zealot has an extreme level of fervor or enthusiasm
Step 03: a similar sentence: a spendthrift has an extreme level of improvidence or
wastefulness

8. ATTENTIVE: OFFICIOUS: (GRE Bigbook)

A. doubtful: ambiguous
B. absorbed: engrossed
C. refined: snobbish
D. magisterial: authoritative
E. impromptu: spontaneous

8. ATTENTIVE: OFFICIOUS: (GRE Bigbook)

A. doubtful: ambiguous
B. absorbed: engrossed
C. refined: snobbish
D. magisterial: authoritative
E. impromptu: spontaneous

Step 01: the relationship: degree/ extent

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: an officious person is too much/ unnecessarily attentive
Step 03: a similar sentence: a snobbish person is too much/ unnecessarily refined

9. EXORBITANT: MODERATION: (GRE Bigbook)

A. dispassionate: equanimity
B. macabre: interest
C. perfidious: loyalty
D. brilliant: gullibility
E. lavish: extravagance

9. EXORBITANT: MODERATION: (GRE Bigbook)

A. dispassionate: equanimity
B. macabre: interest
C. perfidious: loyalty
D. brilliant: gullibility
E. lavish: extravagance

Step 01: the relationship: characteristics

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: exorbitant means having a lack of/ no moderation/
selfrestraint
Step 03: a similar sentence: perfidious/disloyal means having a lack of/ no loyalty
10. MICROSCOPE: SMALL: (GRE Bigbook)
A. telescope: distant
B. monocle: single
C. lens: refracted
D. camera: photographic
E. periscope: military

10. MICROSCOPE: SMALL: (GRE Bigbook)

A. telescope: distant
B. monocle: single
C. lens: refracted
D. camera: photographic
E. periscope: military

Step 01: the relationship: tools (purpose)

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: a microscope is used to see small objects
Step 03: a similar sentence: a telescope is used to see distant objects

11. EXIBITION: PAINTING: (GRE Bigbook)

A. concert: symphony
B. accompaniment: melody
C. audition: chorus
D. improvisation: solo
E. rehearsal: orchestra

11. EXIBITION: PAINTING: (GRE Bigbook)

A. concert: symphony
B. accompaniment: melody
C. audition: chorus
D. improvisation: solo
E. rehearsal: orchestra

Step 01: the relationship: place of performance

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: paintings are showed/ enjoyed at an exhibition
Step 03: a similar sentence: symphonies are performed/ enjoyed at a concert

12. BARRAGE: EXPLOSIVE: (GRE Bigbook)

A. cacophony: sound
B. deluge: rain
C. vista: sights
D. grenade: bombs
E. volcano: lava

12. BARRAGE: EXPLOSIVE: (GRE Bigbook)

A. cacophony: sound
B. deluge: rain
C. vista: sights
D. grenade: bombs
E. volcano: lava

Step 01: the relationship: definition/ meaning

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: a barrage means a continuous series of explosives
Step 03: a similar sentence: a deluge is a continuous series of rain

13. WILLFULNESS: HEADSTRONG: (GRE Bigbook)

A. glibness: astute
B. determination: attentive
C. elegance: grandiose
D. subservience: fawning
E. anxiety: pessimistic

13. WILLFULNESS: HEADSTRONG: (GRE Bigbook)

A. glibness: astute
B. determination: attentive
C. elegance: grandiose
D. subservience: fawning
E. anxiety: pessimistic

Step 01: the relationship: characteristics (extreme level)

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: headstrong means having an excessive amount of
wilfulness/ determination
Step 03: a similar sentence: fawning means having an excessive level of subservience/
obedience

14. RUFFLE: SHIRT: (GRE Bigbook)

A. rafter: roof
B. molding: cabinet
C. gate: path
D. curb: sidewalk
E. shade: window

14. RUFFLE: SHIRT: (GRE Bigbook)

A. rafter: roof
B. molding: cabinet
C. gate: path
D. curb: sidewalk
E. shade: window

Step 01: the relationship: a part of something

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: a ruffle is a decorative part/ lace of a shirt
Step 03: a similar sentence: a molding is a decorative part/ plane of a cabinet

15. STERILIZATION: MICROORGANISMS:: (GRE Bigbook)

A. amnesty: deserters
B. defamation: enemies
C. inoculation: vaccine
D. deforestation: trees
E. assassination: murderers

15. STERILIZATION: MICROORGANISMS: (GRE Bigbook)

A. amnesty: deserters
B. defamation: enemies
C. inoculation: vaccine
D. deforestation: trees
E. assassination: murderers

Step 01: the relationship: process/ definition

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: sterilization is the process of removing/eliminating
microorganisms
Step 03: a similar sentence: deforestation is the process of removing/ eliminating tress

16. WARY: GULLED: (GRE Bigbook)

A. passionate: moved
B. taciturn: goaded
C. loquacious: befriended
D. vigilant: ambushed
E. shrill: satisfied

16. WARY: GULLED: (GRE Bigbook)

A. passionate: moved
B. taciturn: goaded
C. loquacious: befriended
D. vigilant: ambushed
E. shrill: satisfied

Step 01: the relationship: characteristics

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: a wary/careful person can not be easily gulled/fooled
Step 03: a similar sentence: a vigilant/watchful person can not be easily ambushed/
attacked secretly

17. UNTENABLE: DEFENDED:: (GRE Bigbook)

A. valuable: insured
B. fordable: crossed
C. unjustifiable: forgiven
D. unpretentious: admired
E. invulnerable: injured

17. UNTANABLE: DEFENDED: (GRE Bigbook)

A. valuable: insured
B. fordable: crossed
C. unjustifiable: forgiven
D. unpretentious: admired
E. invulnerable: injured

Step 01: the relationship: definition/ characteristics

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: if something is untenable, it cannot be defended/ justified
Step 03: a similar sentence: if something is invulnerable/secure, it cannot be injured

18. VERBOSITY: WORDS: (GRE Bigbook)

A. harmoniousness: relationship
B. floridness: embellishments
C. interrogation: answers
D. supposition: proposals
E. condemnation: acts

18. VERBOSITY: WORDS: (GRE Bigbook)

A. harmoniousness: relationship
B. floridness: embellishments
C. interrogation: answers
D. supposition: proposals
E. condemnation: acts
Step 01: the relationship: definition/ characteristics
Step 02: a meaningful sentence: verbosity means having excessive/ unnecessary words
Step 03: a similar sentence: floridness means having excessive/ unnecessary
embellishments/ decorations

19. MALINGER: AIL: (GRE Bigbook)

A. study: learn
B. qualify: achieve
C. sneer: respect
D. flatter: appreciate
E. clash: resolve

19. MALINGER: AIL: (GRE Bigbook)

A. study: learn
B. qualify: achieve
C. sneer: respect
D. flatter: appreciate
E. clash: resolve

Step 01: the relationship: meaning/ definition

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: malinger means to pretend to be sick/ ailing
Step 03: a similar sentence: flatter means to pretend to appreciate

20. ORCHESTRA: INSTRUMENTAL: (GRE Bigbook)

A. choir: vocal
B. pianist: discordant
C. trio: harmonic
D. singer: sacred
E. band: martial

20. ORCHESTRA: INSTRUMENTAL: (GRE Bigbook)

A. choir: vocal
B. pianist: discordant
C. trio: harmonic
D. singer: sacred
E. band: martial

Step 01: the relationship: characteristics/ definition

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: an orchestra does an instrumental performance of music
Step 03: a similar sentence: a choir does a vocal performance of music

21. TROPHY: CONTESTANT: (GRE Bigbook)

A. baton: runner
B. pride: parent
C. book: bibliography
D. loan: cashier
E. honors: student

21. TROPHY: CONTESTANT:: (GRE Bigbook)

A. baton: runner
B. pride: parent
C. book: bibliography
D. loan: cashier
E. honors: student
Step 01: the relationship: purpose
Step 02: a meaningful sentence: a contestant wants to obtain a trophy
Step 03: a similar sentence: a student wants to obtain an honors

22. LISTENER: EAVESDROPPER: GRE Bigbook)

A. spectator: game
B. viewer: gazer
C. observer: spy
D. speaker: chatterbox
E. leader: demagogue

22. LISTENER: EAVESDROPPER: (GRE Bigbook)

A. spectator: game
B. viewer: gazer
C. observer: spy
D. speaker: chatterbox
E. leader: demagogue

Step 01: the relationship: characteristics/ definition

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: an eavesdropper is a secret listener
Step 03: a similar sentence: a spy is a secret observer

23. MORALISTIC: PRINCIPLED: (GRE Bigbook)

A. simplistic: unsophisticated
B. pedantic: learned
C. positivistic: empirical
D. dogmatic: prejudiced
E. fantastic: imaginative

23. MORALISTIC: PRINCIPLED: (GRE Bigbook)

A. simplistic: unsophisticated
B. pedantic: learned
C. positivistic: empirical
D. dogmatic: prejudiced
E. fantastic: imaginative

Step 01: the relationship: degree

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: moralistic means very/ too much principled
Step 03: a similar sentence: pedantic means very/ too much learned

24. FEAR: COWER: (GRE Bigbook)

A. calmness: fret
B. anger: rant
C. disappointment: console
D. gladness: satisfied
E. embarrassment: speak
24. FEAR: COWER: (GRE Bigbook)
A. calmness: fret
B. anger: rant
C. disappointment: console
D. gladness: satisfied
E. embarrassment: speak

Step 01: the relationship: cause

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: people cower because of fear
Step 03: a similar sentence: people rant because of anger

25. SCRIBBLE: WRITE: (GRE Bigbook)

A. limp: walk
B. draw: print
C. mumble: talk
D. float: swim
E. say: sing

25. SCRIBBLE: WRITE: (GRE Bigbook)

A. limp: walk
B. draw: print
C. mumble: talk
D. float: swim
E. say: sing

Step 01: the relationship: definition

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: scribble means to write unclearly
Step 03: a similar sentence: mumble means to talk unclearly

3. Takeaways:
1. Revise the words and questions in this lecture. Focus more on the 3-step method of
solving analogy questions.
2. Solve another 20 analogy questions from previous years.
3. Solve the Practice Test No-04 & Practice Test No-05
 Welcome to Lecture No-04
Contents:
1. Glossary
2. Let’s Do Some Practice
3. Takeaways

Word Meaning
decomposition the state or process of rotting; decay
eruption discharge, emission
fermentation agitation; excitement.
respiration the action of breathing.
foible a minor weakness or eccentricity in someone's character.
disrepute lack or decline of good reputation
vagary an unexpected and inexplicable change in a situation or in someone's behavior
quibble a slight objection or criticism about a trivial matter.
importune Harass/ ask (someone) persistently for or to do something.
pry inquire too closely into a person's private affairs.
balk to refuse abruptly
fulminate protest, rail
vitiate spoil or impair the quality or efficiency of.
cauterize burn body tissue to prevent bleeding or infection
discomfit make (someone) feel uneasy or embarrassed.
stigmatize to describe or regard (something, such as a characteristic or group of people) in a way that
shows strong disapproval.
refrain stop oneself from doing something
buoyant cheerful and optimistic.
gaseous relating to or having the characteristics of a gas.
insoluble impossible to solve.
crawl move forward on the hands and knees or by dragging the body close to the ground.
plummet fall or drop straight down at high speed.
dwindle to become steadily less : shrink
paean a song of praise or triumph.
encomium glowing and warmly enthusiastic praise
requiem a mass for the dead
flammability ability to support combustion
condensation water which collects as droplets on a cold surface when humid air is in contact with it.
precipitation rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to or condenses on the ground.
dally act or move slowly.
trespass enter someone's land or property without permission.
shirk avoid or neglect
plait a single length of hair, straw, rope,
yarn spun thread used for knitting, weaving, or sewing.
loom an apparatus for making fabric by weaving yarn or thread
wield to deal with or manage something skillfully
usurp seize, take over
neophyte a person who is new to a subject or activity.
misanthrope a person who dislikes humankind and avoids human society
reconciliation the restoration of friendly relations
complacence self-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or
deficiencies.
vexation the state of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried.
lampoon publicly criticize (someone or something) by using ridicule, irony, or sarcasm
indelibility that cannot be removed, washed away, or erased
erasure the act of erasing, deleting, or removing something
impermeability the state of not permitting anything to go through
enumeration the action of mentioning a number of things one by one.
overture an orchestral piece at the beginning of an opera, play, etc.
commencement the beginning of something.
vanquish conquer
 2. Let’s Do Some Practice!
1. BACTERIA: DECOMPOSITION: (GRE Bigbook)
A. lava: eruption
B. penicillin: injection
C. yeast: fermentation
D. oxygen: respiration
E. plants: deforestation

1. BACTERIA: DECOMPOSITION: (GRE Bigbook)

A. lava: eruption
B. penicillin: injection
C. yeast: fermentation
D. oxygen: respiration
E. plants: deforestation

Step 01: the relationship: help in a process

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: bacteria help in the process of decomposition
Step 03: a similar sentence: yeast helps in the process of fermentation

2. FOIBLE: FAULT: (GRE Bigbook)

A. perjury: testimony
B. reputation: disrepute
C. vagary: notion
D. feud: hostility
E. quibble: objection

2. FOIBLE: FAULT: (GRE Bigbook)

A. perjury: testimony
B. reputation: disrepute
C. vagary: notion
D. feud: hostility
E. quibble: objection

Step 01: the relationship: degree/ extent (minor/small)

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: foible is a small/ minor fault
Step 03: a similar sentence: a quibble is a small/ minor objection

3. IMPORTUNE: REQUEST: (GRE Bigbook)

A. pry: inquiry
B. balk: obstacle
C. fulminate: silence
D. discountenance: plea
E. vitiate: punishment

3. IMPORTUNE: REQUEST: (GRE Bigbook)

A. pry: inquiry
B. balk: obstacle
C. fulminate: silence
D. discountenance: plea
E. vitiate: punishment
Step 01: the relationship: degree/ extent (excess)
Step 02: a meaningful sentence: importune means to make a request excessively
Step 03: a similar sentence: pry means to makes an inquiry excessively

4. DETOXIFICATION: POISON: (GRE Bigbook)

A. surge: current
B. diet: reduction
C. refinement: ore
D. adjustment: focus
E. neutralization: acid

4. DETOXIFICATION: POISON: (GRE Bigbook)

A. surge: current
B. diet: reduction
C. refinement: ore
D. adjustment: focus
E. neutralization: acid

Step 01: the relationship: process

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: detoxification is the process of removing poison
Step 03: a similar sentence: neutralization is the process of removing acid

5. SEDATIVE: PACIFY: (GRE Bigbook)

A. scalpel: cauterize
B. analgesic: discomfit
C. surgery: operate
D. antiseptic: sterilize
E. stimulant: induce

5. SEDATIVE: PACIFY: (GRE Bigbook)

A. scalpel: cauterize
B. analgesic: discomfit
C. surgery: operate
D. antiseptic: sterilize
E. stimulant: induce

Step 01: the relationship: purpose

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: a sedative is used to pacify something
Step 03: a similar sentence: an antiseptic is used to sterilize something

6. UNDERSCORE: EMPHASIS: (GRE Bigbook)

A. eradicate: destruction
B. stigmatize: confrontation
C. quantify: assessment
D. brand: ownership
E. log: record.

6. UNDERSCORE: EMPHASIS: (GRE Bigbook)

A. eradicate: destruction
B. stigmatize: confrontation
C. quantify: assessment
D. brand: ownership
E. log: record
Step 01: the relationship: symbol
Step 02: a meaningful sentence: an underscore signifies/ shows emphasis
Step 03: a similar sentence: a brand signifies/shows ownership

7. DENTURE: TEETH: (GRE Bigbook)

A. scarf: head
B. toupee: hair
C. fingernail: hand
D. eyebrow: eye
E. bandage: wound

7. DENTURE: TEETH: (GRE Bigbook)

A. scarf: head
B. toupee: hair
C. fingernail: hand
D. eyebrow: eye
E. bandage: wound

Step 01: the relationship: example/ type

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: a denture is one kind of artificial teeth
Step 03: a similar sentence: a toupee is one kind of artificial hair/wig

8. PROFESSIONAL: ROOKIE: (GRE Bigbook)

A. player: fan
B. ranger: cowhand
C. prisoner: thief
D. soldier: recruit
E. conductor: musician

8. PROFESSIONAL: ROOKIE: (GRE Bigbook)

A. player: fan
B. ranger: cowhand
C. prisoner: thief
D. soldier: recruit
E. conductor: musician

Step 01: the relationship: antonym

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: a professional has enough experience, a rookie is a no
experience
Step 03: a similar sentence: a soldier has enough experience, a soldier has no
experience

9. SCRIPT: PLAY: (GRE Bigbook)

A. refrain: song
B. assignment: course
C. score: symphony
D. collection: story
E. debate: candidate

9. SCRIPT: PLAY: (GRE Bigbook)

A. refrain: song
B. assignment: course
C. score: symphony
D. collection: story
E. debate: candidate
Step 01: the relationship: written text
Step 02: a meaningful sentence: script is a written text of a play
Step 03: a similar sentence: score is a written text of a symphony

10. BUOYANT: SINK: (GRE Bigbook)

A. frozen: melt
B. liquid: evaporate
C. brittle: cleave
D. insoluble: dissolve
E. gaseous: expand

10. BUOYANT: SINK: (GRE Bigbook)

A. frozen: melt
B. liquid: evaporate
C. brittle: cleave
D. insoluble: dissolve
E. gaseous: expand

Step 01: the relationship: characteristics

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: a buoyant object does not sink
Step 03: a similar sentence: an insoluble object does not dissolve

11. CRAWL: PROCEED: (GRE Bigbook)

A. plummet: descend
B. nurture: grow
C. inundate: flood
D. rampage: destroy
E. dwindle: decrease

11. CRAWL: PROCEED: (GRE Bigbook)

A. plummet: descend
B. nurture: grow
C. inundate: flood
D. rampage: destroy
E. dwindle: decrease

Step 01: the relationship: meaning/characteristics

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: crawl means to proceed slowly/gradually
Step 03: a similar sentence: dwindle means to decrease slowly/gradually

12. ELEGY: SORROW: (GRE Bigbook)

A. paean: distress
B. encomium: criticism
C. requiem: euphoria
D. tirade: joy
E. eulogy: admiration

12. ELEGY: SORROW: (GRE Bigbook)

A. paean: distress
B. encomium: criticism
C. requiem: euphoria
D. tirade: joy
E. eulogy: admiration
Step 01: the relationship: characteristics
Step 02: a meaningful sentence: an elegy is full of sorrow
Step 03: a similar sentence: a eulogy is full of admiration

13. RUST: CORROSION: (GRE Bigbook)

A. vapor: flammability
B. dew: condensation
C. crystal: purification
D. solution: precipitation
E. mold: disinfection

13. RUST: CORROSION: (GRE Bigbook)

A. vapor: flammability
B. dew: condensation
C. crystal: purification
D. solution: precipitation
E. mold: disinfection

Step 01: the relationship: type/ example

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: rust is one kind of corrosion
Step 03: a similar sentence: dew is one kind of condensation

14. ABSORD: SPONGE: (GRE Bigbook)

A. spin: wool
B. stain: detergent
C. pump: gasoline
D. seal: caulk
E. sharpen: pencil

14. ABSORD: SPONGE: (GRE Bigbook)

A. spin: wool
B. stain: detergent
C. pump: gasoline
D. seal: caulk
E. sharpen: pencil

Step 01: the relationship: purpose

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: sponge is used to absorb liquid
Step 03: a similar sentence: caulk is used to seal (the flow of) liquid

15. DALLY: TIME: (GRE Bigbook)

A. trespass: land
B. squander: money
C. shirk: task
D. achieve: victory
E. harbor: safety
15. DALLY: TIME: (GRE Bigbook)
A. trespass: land
B. squander: money
C. shirk: task
D. achieve: victory
E. harbor: safety
Step 01: the relationship: definition/ meaning
Step 02: a meaningful sentence: dally means to waste time
Step 03: a similar sentence: squander means to waste money

16. KNIT: YARN: (GRE Bigbook)

A. darn: sock
B. plait: hair
C. crochet: hook
D. braid: knot
E. weave: loom

16. KNIT: YARN: (GRE Bigbook)

A. darn: sock
B. plait: hair
C. crochet: hook
D. braid: knot
E. weave: loom

Step 01: the relationship: definition/characteristics

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: making a knit means weaving yarn
Step 03: a similar sentence: making a plait means weaving hair

17. EMBEZZLE: FUNDS: (GRE Bigbook)

A. wield: influence
B. exploit: victim
C. usurp: power
D. overcome: combatant
E. impede: obstacle

17. EMBEZZLE: FUNDS: (GRE Bigbook)

A. wield: influence
B. exploit: victim
C. usurp: power
D. overcome: combatant
E. impede: obstacle

Step 01: the relationship: meaning/ definition

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: embezzle means to steal/ gain funds illegally
Step 03: a similar sentence: usurp means to steal/ gain power illegally

18. NEOPHYTE: EXPERIENCE: (GRE Bigbook)

A. diplomat: negotiation
B. misanthrope: cynicism
C. umpire: reconciliation
D. guru: respect
E. boor: sensitivity

18. NEOPHYTE: EXPERIENCE: (GRE Bigbook)

A. diplomat: negotiation
B. misanthrope: cynicism
C. umpire: reconciliation
D. guru: respect
E. boor: sensitivity
Step 01: the relationship: characteristics
Step 02: a meaningful sentence: a neophyte/ novice has a lack of experience
Step 03: a similar sentence: a boor/ a rude person has a lack of sensitivity

19. PLEASURE: ESCTASY: (GRE Bigbook)

A. complacence: envy
B. surprise: astonishment
C. anxiety: curiosity
D. pride: vexation
E. pity: dread

19. PLEASURE: ESCTASY: (GRE Bigbook)

A. complacence: envy
B. surprise: astonishment
C. anxiety: curiosity
D. pride: vexation
E. pity: dread

Step 01: the relationship: degree/ extent

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: ecstasy means a great pleasure
Step 03: a similar sentence: astonishment means a great surprise

20. LIMERICK: POEM: (GRE Bigbook)

A. lampoon: satire
B. setting: play
C. fable: moral
D. material: collage
E. plot: character

20. LIMERICK: POEM: (GRE Bigbook)

A. lampoon: satire
B. setting: play
C. fable: moral
D. material: collage
E. plot: character

Step 01: the relationship: type/ example

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: limerick is one kind of poem
Step 03: a similar sentence: lampoon is one kind of satire

21. SOUND: AIR: (GRE Bigbook)

A. oil: tanker
B. signal: wave
C. electricity: copper
D. light: camera
E. x-ray: lead

21. SOUND: AIR: (GRE Bigbook)

A. oil: tanker
B. signal: wave
C. electricity: copper
D. light: camera
E. x-ray: lead
Step 01: the relationship: medium of moving
Step 02: a meaningful sentence: sound moves/ travels through air
Step 03: a similar sentence: electricity moves/travels through air

22. INDELIBELITY: ERASURE: (GRE Bigbook)

A. impermeability: passage
B. enumeration: ordering
C. illegibility: writing
D. reactiveness: stimulation
E. reflectivity: visibility

22. INDELIBELITY: ERASURE: (GRE Bigbook)

A. impermeability: passage
B. enumeration: ordering
C. illegibility: writing
D. reactiveness: stimulation
E. reflectivity: visibility

Step 01: the relationship: characteristics/ definition

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: indelibility means having no possibility of erasure
Step 03: a similar sentence: impermeability meaning having no possibility of passage

23. OVERTURE: OPERA: (GRE Bigbook)

A. preamble: statute
B. gambit: move
C. climax: story
D. actor: cast
E. commencement: graduate

23. OVERTURE: OPERA: (GRE Bigbook)

English Clinic for Bank & BCS Exam
A. preamble: statute
B. gambit: move
C. climax: story
D. actor: cast
E. commencement: graduate

Step 01: the relationship: beginning part

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: overture is the beginning part of an opera
Step 03: a similar sentence: preamble is the beginning part of a statute or constitution

24. ATTACK: VANQUISHED: (GRE Bigbook)

A. woo: adored
B. smother: choked
C. spy: investigate
D. goad: provoked
E. guess: calculated

24. ATTACK: VANQUISHED: (GRE Bigbook)

A. woo: adored
B. smother: choked
C. spy: investigate
D. goad: provoked
E. guess: calculated
Step 01: the relationship: degree/ extent
Step 02: a meaningful sentence: vanquished means being attacked severely/strongly
Step 03: a similar sentence: provoked means being goaded severely/ strongly 25.

TEACHER: CERTIFICATION: (GRE Bigbook)

A. driver: license
B. officer: handcuffs
C. librarian: book
D. mechanic: tool
E. architect: blueprint

25. TEACHER: CERTIFICATION: (GRE Bigbook)

A. driver: license
B. officer: handcuffs
C. librarian: book
D. mechanic: tool
E. architect: blueprint

Step 01: the relationship: proof

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: certification is the proof of eligibility of a teacher
Step 03: a similar sentence: license is the proof of eligibility of a driver

3. Takeaways:
English Clinic for Bank & BCS Exam
1. Revise the words and questions in this lecture. Focus more on the 3-step method of solving
analogy questions.
2. Solve another 20 analogy questions from previous years.
3. Solve the Practice Test No-05 & Practice Test No-06
 Welcome to Lecture No-05

Contents:
1. Glossary
2. Let’s Do Some Practice
3. Takeaway

Word Meaning
articulate having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently.
unencumbered not burdened, impeded
sketchy not thorough or detailed
lucid expressed clearly; easy to understand.
somber dark or dull in colour or tone.
malingerer to pretend or exaggerate incapacity or illness
pedantry the quality of being too interested in formal rules and small details that are not important
recluse a person who lives a solitary life and tends to avoid other people.
patron a person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, or cause.
deviance the fact or state of diverging from usual or accepted standards, especially in social or
sexual behaviour.
detoxify remove toxic substances from.
dissolve close down or dismiss
nonconformist a person who does not conform to a generally accepted pattern of thought or action.
dogma a principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true.
pessimist a person who tends to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will
happen.
vernacular the language or dialect spoken by the ordinary people in a particular country or region.
jargon special words or expressions used by a profession or group that are difficult for others to
understand.
paranoid unreasonably or obsessively anxious, suspicious, or mistrustful.
vicious deliberately cruel or violent.
deceptive giving an appearance or impression different from the true one; misleading.
discordant disagreeing or incongruous.
dilapidated in a state of disrepair or ruin as a result of age or neglect, broken-down
contagious spread from one person or organism to another, typically by direct contact, infectious
odor smell
gourmand a person who enjoys eating and often eats too much.
prodigal spending money or using resources freely and recklessly
pedant a person who is excessively concerned with minor details and rules or with displaying
academic learning.
implacable not possible to please, satisfy, or change.
appease pacify or placate (someone) by acceding to their demands.
impregnable invulnerable, unable to be captured or broken into.
persuade induce (someone) to do something through reasoning or argument.
defy openly resist or refuse to obey.
subdue overcome, quieten, or bring under control
imperturbable extreme calm, impassivity
mollify appease the anger or anxiety of (someone)
intractable hard to control or deal wit
coagulation the process of becoming viscous or thickened into a coherent mass
brittle easily broken
combustion the process of burning something
flammable easily set on fire.
rhetoric oratory, bombast
cornucopia horn of plenty
mace a staff of office,
indulge allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of
ascetic practicing strict self-denial as a measure of personal and especially spiritual discipline.
restrain prevent (someone or something) from doing something;
mutineer a person, especially a soldier or sailor, who rebels or refuses to obey the orders of a
person in authority.
lurk be or remain hidden so as to wait in ambush for someone or something.
abscond leave hurriedly and secretly
deplete use up the supply or resources of
topple overbalance or cause to overbalance and fall.
blithe showing a casual and cheerful indifference considered to be callous or improper.
daunted make (someone) feel intimidated or apprehensive.
meticulous showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise
dogma a principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true.
renegade a person who deserts and betrays an organization, country, or set of principles.
hibernation to pass the winter in a torpid or resting state
splice join or connect (a rope or ropes) by interweaving the strands at the ends.

2. Let’s Do Some Practice!

1. ARTICULATE: UNCLEAR: (GRE Bigbook)
A. assign: unencumbered
B. elaborate: sketchy
C. explain: lucid
D. grieve: sombre
E. march: planned

Step 01: the relationship:

Step 02: a meaningful sentence:
Step 03: a similar sentence:

1. ARTICULATE: UNCLEAR: (GRE Bigbook)

A. assign: unencumbered
B. elaborate: sketchy
C. explain: lucid
D. grieve: sombre
E. march: planned

Step 01: the relationship: antonym or opposite meaning

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: articulate or clear is the opposite of unclear
Step 03: a similar sentence: elaborate or detailed is the opposite of sketchy or incomplete
or lacking details

2. MALINGERER: DUTY: (GRE Bigbook)

A. scholar: pedantry
B. recluse: humanity
C. rebel: responsibility
D. miser: wealth
E. patron: criticism

Step 01: the relationship:

Step 02: a meaningful sentence:
Step 03: a similar sentence:

2. MALINGERER: DUTY: (GRE Bigbook)

A. scholar: pedantry
B. recluse: humanity
C. rebel: responsibility
D. miser: wealth
E. patron: criticism
Step 01: the relationship: characteristics
Step 02: a meaningful sentence: a malingerer is someone who avoids duty
Step 03: a similar sentence: a recluse is someone who avoids humanity

3. DETOXIFY: POISON: (GRE Bigbook)

A. determine: certainty
B. destabilize: deviance
C. disguise: costume
D. dissolve: liquid
E. dehydrate: water

Step 01: the relationship:

Step 02: a meaningful sentence:
Step 03: a similar sentence:

3. DETOXIFY: POISON: (GRE Bigbook)

A. determine: certainty
B. destabilize: deviance
C. disguise: costume
D. dissolve: liquid
E. dehydrate: water

Step 01: the relationship: process of removing something

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: detoxify is the process of removing poison
Step 03: a similar sentence: dehydrate is the process of removing water

4. CIRCUMFERENCE: CIRCLE: (GRE Bigbook)

A. degree: angle
B. area: cube
C. perimeter: rectangle
D. height: cylinder
E. arc: ellipse

Step 01: the relationship:

Step 02: a meaningful sentence:
Step 03: a similar sentence:

4. CIRCUMFERENCE: CIRCLE: (GRE Bigbook)

A. degree: angle
B. area: cube
C. perimeter: rectangle
D. height: cylinder
E. arc: ellipse

Step 01: the relationship: definition or meaning

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: circumference is the total outer boundary of a circle
Step 03: a similar sentence: perimeter is the total outer boundary of a rectangle

5. NONCONFORMIST: NORM: (GRE Bigbook)

A. pessimist: rule
B. extremist: conviction
C. criminal: motive
D. deviant: dogma
E. heretic: orthodoxy
Step 01: the relationship:
Step 02: a meaningful sentence:
Step 03: a similar sentence:

5. NONCONFORMIST: NORM: (GRE Bigbook)

A. pessimist: rule
B. extremist: conviction
C. criminal: motive
D. deviant: dogma
E. heretic: orthodoxy

Step 01: the relationship: characteristics

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: a nonconformist/ heretic is someone who does not follow
or obey norms
Step 03: a similar sentence: a heretic is someone who does not follow or obey orthodoxy
or accepted beliefs

6. SOLDIER: ARMY: (GRE Bigbook)

A. gas: vapor
B. music: harmony
C. ruler: height
D. negative: exposure
E. element: compound

Step 01: the relationship:

Step 02: a meaningful sentence:
Step 03: a similar sentence:

6. SOLDIER: ARMY: (GRE Bigbook)

A. gas: vapor
B. music: harmony
C. ruler: height
D. negative: exposure
E. element: compound

Step 01: the relationship: part/ unit of something

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: an army consists of a number of soldiers
Step 03: a similar sentence: a compound consists of a number of elements

7. VERNACULAR: PLACE: (GRE Bigbook)

A. landmark: tradition
B. code: solution
C. fingerprint: identity
D. symptom: disease
E. jargon: profession

Step 01: the relationship:

Step 02: a meaningful sentence:
Step 03: a similar sentence:
7. VERNACULAR: PLACE: (GRE Bigbook)
A. landmark: tradition
B. code: solution
C. fingerprint: identity
D. symptom: disease
E. jargon: profession

Step 01: the relationship: unique feature of something

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: vernacular is a particular/ unique language of a place
Step 03: a similar sentence: jargon is a particular/ unique terminology of a profession

8. HEAT: CALORIES: (GRE Bigbook)

A. liquid: gallons
B. exercise: energy
C. steam: pressure
D. lamp: watts
E. thermometer: degrees

Step 01: the relationship:

Step 02: a meaningful sentence:
Step 03: a similar sentence:

8. HEAT: CALORIES: (GRE Bigbook)

A. liquid: gallons
B. exercise: energy
C. steam: pressure
D. lamp: watts
E. thermometer: degrees

Step 01: the relationship: unit of measurement

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: one of the units of measuring heat is calories
Step 03: a similar sentence: one of the units of measuring liquids is gallons

9. MARTIAL: MILITARY: (GRE Bigbook)

A. basic: simplistic
B. classic: musical
C. cosmic: planetary
D. runic: mysterious
E. endemic: patriotic

Step 01: the relationship:

Step 02: a meaningful sentence:
Step 03: a similar sentence:

9. MARTIAL: MILITARY: (GRE Bigbook)

A. basic: simplistic
B. classic: musical
C. cosmic: planetary
D. runic: mysterious
E. endemic: patriotic

Step 01: the relationship: synonym or similar meaning

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: martial is a synonym of military
Step 03: a similar sentence: runic is a synonym of mysterious
10. DERMATOLOGIST: SKIN: (GRE Bigbook)
A. dentist: organs
B. optometrist: nerves
C. oncologist: joints
D. cardiologist: bones
E. podiatrist: feet

Step 01: the relationship:

Step 02: a meaningful sentence:
Step 03: a similar sentence:

10. DERMATOLOGIST: SKIN: (GRE Bigbook)

A. dentist: organs
B. optometrist: nerves
C. oncologist: joints
D. cardiologist: bones
E. podiatrist: feet

Step 01: the relationship: related field/ topic of study

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: a dermatologist gives treatment for diseases related to
skin
Step 03: a similar sentence: a podiatrist gives treatment for diseases related to feet

11. SUSPICIOUS: PARANOID: (GRE Bigbook)

A. envious: proud
B. admiring: idolatrous
C. joyous: virtuous
D. furtive: forthright
E. vicious: deceptive

Step 01: the relationship:

Step 02: a meaningful sentence:
Step 03: a similar sentence:

11. SUSPICIOUS: PARANOID: (GRE Bigbook)

A. envious: proud
B. admiring: idolatrous
C. joyous: virtuous
D. furtive: forthright
E. vicious: deceptive

Step 01: the relationship: extent/ degree (excessive)

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: paranoid means being extremely suspicious
Step 03: a similar sentence: idolatrous means being excessively admiring

12. ANACHRONISTIC: TIME: (GRE Bigbook)

A. discordant: sound
B. dilapidated: construction
C. disreputable: personality
D. contagious: illness
E. nauseating: odor

Step 01: the relationship:

Step 02: a meaningful sentence:
Step 03: a similar sentence:
12. ANACHRONISTIC: TIME: (GRE Bigbook)
A. discordant: sound
B. dilapidated: construction
C. disreputable: personality
D. contagious: illness
E. nauseating: odor

Step 01: the relationship: definition or meaning

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: anachronistic means being out of usual/ expected time
Step 03: a similar sentence: discordant means being out of usual/ expected sound

13. GOURMAND: APPETITE: (GRE Bigbook)

A. pedant: simplicity
B. skinflint: thrift
C. prodigal: energy
D. daredevil: strength
E. egotist: honesty

Step 01: the relationship:

Step 02: a meaningful sentence:
Step 03: a similar sentence:

13. GOURMAND: APPETITE: (GRE Bigbook)

A. pedant: simplicity
B. skinflint: thrift
C. prodigal: energy
D. daredevil: strength
E. egotist: honesty

Step 01: the relationship: characteristics

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: a gourmand/ glutton is someone full of appetite
Step 03: a similar sentence: a skinflint/miser is someone full of thrift or unwillingness to
spend money

14. REFLECTION: LIGHT: (GRE Bigbook)

A. emotion: feeling
B. echo: sound
C. film: scene
D. microphone: hearing
E. iris: vision
Step 01: the relationship:
Step 02: a meaningful sentence:
Step 03: a similar sentence:

14. REFLECTION: LIGHT:: (GRE Bigbook)

A. emotion: feeling
B. echo: sound
C. film: scene
D. microphone: hearing
E. iris: vision

Step 01: the relationship: definition

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: reflection is the return of light from a medium
Step 03: a similar sentence: echo is the return of sound from a medium
15. IMPLACABLE: APPEASE:: (GRE Bigbook)
A. impregnable: defy
B. inconsistent: persuade
C. indomitable: subdue
D. imperturbable: mollify
E. intractable: understand

Step 01: the relationship:

Step 02: a meaningful sentence:
Step 03: a similar sentence:

15. IMPLACABLE: APPEASE: (GRE Bigbook)

A. impregnable: defy
B. inconsistent: persuade
C. indomitable: subdue
D. imperturbable: mollify
E. intractable: understand

Step 01: the relationship: characteristics

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: implacable means what we cannot placate/ appease
Step 03: a similar sentence: indomitable means what we cannot subdue or defeat

16. HOMOGENIZATION: UNIFORM: (GRE Bigbook)

A. coagulation: brittle
B. combustion: flammable
C. digestion: edible
D. putrefaction: rotten
E. fermentation: liquid

Step 01: the relationship:

Step 02: a meaningful sentence:
Step 03: a similar sentence:

16. HOMOGENIZATION: UNIFORM: (GRE Bigbook)

A. coagulation: brittle
B. combustion: flammable
C. digestion: edible
D. putrefaction: rotten
E. fermentation: liquid

Step 01: the relationship: the process of turning something into something else
Step 02: a meaningful sentence: homogenization is the process of making something
uniform or same
Step 03: a similar sentence: putrefaction is the process of making something rotten

17. AESTHETICS: BEAUTY: (GRE Bigbook)

A. ethics: etiquette
B. epistemology: knowledge
C. logistics: truth
D. rhetoric: reasoning
E. theology: morals

Step 01: the relationship:

Step 02: a meaningful sentence:
Step 03: a similar sentence:
17. AESTHETICS: BEAUTY: (GRE Bigbook)
A. ethics: etiquette
B. epistemology: knowledge
C. logistics: truth
D. rhetoric: reasoning
E. theology: morals

Step 01: the relationship: topic of study

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: aesthetics is the branch of philosophy that deals with
the principles/ theory of beauty
Step 03: a similar sentence: epistemology is the branch of philosophy that deals with the
principles/ theory of knowledge

18. CORNUCOPIA: ABUNDANCE: (GRE Bigbook)

A. fortune: success
B. mace: authority
C. ensign: ship
D. unicorn: myth
E. medal: badge

Step 01: the relationship:

Step 02: a meaningful sentence:
Step 03: a similar sentence:

18. CORNUCOPIA: ABUNDANCE: (GRE Bigbook)

A. fortune: success
B. mace: authority
C. ensign: ship
D. unicorn: myth
E. medal: badge

Step 01: the relationship: symbol/sign

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: cornucopia is the symbol of abundance
Step 03: a similar sentence: mace is the symbol of authority

19. OATH: PROMISE: (GRE Bigbook)

A. contract: agreement
B. deed: attorney
C. title: estate
D. job: loyalty
E. truce: warfare

Step 01: the relationship:

Step 02: a meaningful sentence:
Step 03: a similar sentence:

19. OATH: PROMISE: (GRE Bigbook)

A. contract: agreement
B. deed: attorney
C. title: estate
D. job: loyalty
E. truce: warfare
Step 01: the relationship: synonym/ similar type
Step 02: a meaningful sentence: an oath is one kind of promise
Step 03: a similar sentence: a contract is one kind of agreement

20. HEMORRHAGE: BLEEDING: (GRE Bigbook)

A. vertigo: dizziness
B. asthma: respiration
C. obesity: food
D. anemia: vitality
E. tension: pain

Step 01: the relationship:

Step 02: a meaningful sentence:
Step 03: a similar sentence:

20. HAEMORRHAGE: BLEEDING: (GRE Bigbook)

A. vertigo: dizziness
B. asthma: respiration
C. obesity: food
D. anemia: vitality
E. tension: pain

Step 01: the relationship: characteristics/ extent

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: haemorrhage means having a lot of bleeding
Step 03: a similar sentence: vertigo means having a lot of dizziness

21. INDULGE: ASCETIC: (GRE Bigbook)

A. adapt: mutineer
B. sacrifice: politician
C. restrain: libertine
D. defy: traitor
E. stint: benefactor

Step 01: the relationship:

Step 02: a meaningful sentence:
Step 03: a similar sentence:

21. INDULGE: ASCETIC: (GRE Bigbook)

A. adapt: mutineer
B. sacrifice: politician
C. restrain: libertine
D. defy: traitor
E. stint: benefactor

Step 01: the relationship: characteristics

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: an ascetic does not usually indulge himself in pleasure
Step 03: a similar sentence: a libertine does not usually restrain himself pleasure

22. LURK: WAIT: (GRE Bigbook)

A. abscond: depart
B. bilk: cheat
C. topple: stabilize
D. deplete: drain
E. boost: elevate
Step 01: the relationship:
Step 02: a meaningful sentence:
Step 03: a similar sentence:

22. LURK: WAIT: (GRE Bigbook)

A. abscond: depart
B. bilk: cheat
C. topple: stabilize
D. deplete: drain
E. boost: elevate

Step 01: the relationship: definition or meaning

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: lurk means to wait secretly
Step 03: a similar sentence: abscond means to depart secretly

23. INTERESTED: AGOG: (GRE Bigbook)

A. persistent: daunted
B. careful: meticulous
C. curious: questioning
D. blithe: willful
E. occupied: engaged

Step 01: the relationship:

Step 02: a meaningful sentence:
Step 03: a similar sentence:

23. INTERESTED: AGOG: (GRE Bigbook)

A. persistent: daunted
B. careful: meticulous
C. curious: questioning
D. blithe: willful
E. occupied: engaged

Step 01: the relationship: degree or extent

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: agog means being too much interested
Step 03: a similar sentence: meticulous means being too much careful

24. DOGMA: ICONOCLAST: (GRE Bigbook)

A. authority: subordinate
B. patriotism: coward
C. ideology: rebel
D. responsibility: renegade
E. convention: maverick

Step 01: the relationship:

Step 02: a meaningful sentence:
Step 03: a similar sentence:

24. DOGMA: ICONOCLAST: (GRE Bigbook)

A. authority: subordinate
B. patriotism: coward
C. ideology: rebel
D. responsibility: renegade
E. convention: maverick
Step 01: the relationship: characteristics
Step 02: a meaningful sentence: an iconoclast is someone who breaks dogmas/ fixed
beliefs
Step 03: a similar sentence: a maverick is someone who breaks conventions

25. INTERREGNUM: GOVERNMENT: (GRE Bigbook)

A. splice: rope
B. cleavage: crystal
C. infraction: law
D. frequency: wave
E. hibernation: activity

Step 01: the relationship:

Step 02: a meaningful sentence:
Step 03: a similar sentence:

25. INTERREGNUM: GOVERNMENT: (GRE Bigbook)

A. splice: rope
B. cleavage: crystal
C. infraction: law
D. frequency: wave
E. hibernation: activity

Step 01: the relationship: meaning/ definition

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: interregnum is a period when normal government is
suspended
Step 03: a similar sentence: hibernation is a period when normal activities are
suspended

3. Takeaways:
1. Revise the words and questions in this lecture. Focus more on the 3-step method of
solving analogy questions.
2. Solve another 20 analogy questions from previous years.
3. Revise Lectures No-01 & 02.
4. Solve the Practice Tests No-08, 09 & 10
 Welcome to Lecture No-06

Contents:
1. Glossary
2. Let’s Do Some Practice
3. Takeaways

Glossary:

Word Meaning
Tourniquet a strip of cloth that is tied tightly around an injured arm or leg to stop it bleeding
Pervade to spread through all parts of something
Pawnbroker one who lends money in exchange for personal property
philatelist someone who collects postage stamps
Numismatists a person who collects coins
Accumulate gather together or acquire an increasing number or quantity of
Lullaby a quiet, gentle song sung to make a child sleep.
Diatribe an angry speech or piece of writing that severely criticizes someone
Invective insulting or abusive language
Belligerent hostile and aggressive.
Invasion an instance of a country or region with an armed force.
Fawn a young deer in its first year.
Imperiousness having an arrogant assurance
Equivocate to use equivocal/ indirect/ ambiguous language specially to deceive
Boggle wonder, marvel
Coddle Pamper
Repression the use of force or violence to control a group of people
Assuage to lessen the intensity of (something that pains or distresses)
Ardour feelings of great intensity and warmth
Reluctance unwillingness or disinclination to do something.
Retaliate make an attack in return for a similar attack, reply
Burnish to make shiny or lustrous especially by rubbing
Lustrous Shiny, glossy
Raucous being harsh and unpleasant
Braid cord, yarn, threads of silk, cotton, or other material woven into a decorative band for edging
Trepidation a state of alarm or nervousness.
Audacious very bold and daring
Refractory stubborn or unmanageable
Intransigence refusing to compromise or agree
Sordid dirty, filthy
Derisive expressing or causing contemptuous ridicule or scorn
Subordination something less important.
Apprise inform
Admonish to criticize or warn gently but seriously
Comprehend understand
Frenetic wild, mad
Perceptive capable of or showing a keen ability to observe and understand
Fanatical motivated or characterized by an extreme, uncritical enthusiasm or zeal, as in religion or
politics.
Astute quick, acute
Cynical integrity, human sincerity
Intuitive using or based on what one feels to be true even without conscious; inborn
Compendium a brief summary of a larger work or of a field of knowledge
Dissertation a long essay on a particular subject, thesis
Solicitation the act of asking for or trying to obtain something from someone.
Ripple a small wave or series of waves on the surface of water
Impulsive acting or done without forethought, emotional
Precipitate bring about, cause
Recluse a person who leads a secluded or solitary life
Bigot racist, a person who is obstinately or attached to a belief, opinion, or faction,
Procrastinator a person who puts off doing things.
Calipers a measuring instrument with two legs or jaws that can be adjusted to determine thickness,
diameter, or distance between surfaces.
Feint a deceptive
Immerse sink, submerge
Mercurial characterized by rapid and unpredictable change of mood.
Delirium a disturbed state of mind or consciousness, especially an acute
Conviviality the quality of being friendly and making people feel happy and welcome
Pottery pots, dishes, and other articles made of fired clay.
Shard a piece or fragment of a brittle substance
Prevarication the act of not giving a direct answer to a question in order to hide the truth
Disguise give a different appearance in order to conceal one's identity.
Camouflage hide, conceal
Espionage spying
Infidelity disloyalty
Padding soft material such as foam or cloth used to pad or stuff something, packing
Disabuse to free from error, misconception, or fallacy
Persevere carry on, go on
Discern recognize or find out, notice
Dereliction the state of having been abandoned; neglect

2. Let’s Do Some Practice!

1. TOURNIQUET: BLOOD: (GRE Bigbook)

A. bridge: river
B. antiseptic: surgery
C. dam: water
D. pressure: air
E. bucket: well

1. TOURNIQUET: BLOOD: (GRE Bigbook)

A. bridge: river
B. antiseptic: surgery
C. dam: water
D. pressure: air
E. bucket: well

Step 01: the relationship: function

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: the function of a tourniquet is to stop the flow of blood
Step 03: a similar sentence: the function of a dam is to stop the flow of water

2. PHILATELIST: STAMPS: (GRE BigBook)

A. numismatist: coins
B. astrologer: prediction
C. geneticist: chromosomes
D. cartographer: maps
E. pawnbroker: jewellery

2. PHILATELIST: STAMPS: (GRE Bigbook)

A. numismatist: coins
B. astrologer: prediction
C. geneticist: chromosomes
D. cartographer: maps
E. pawnbroker: jewellery
Step 01: the relationship: characteristics
Step 02: a meaningful sentence: the hobby of a philatelist is to collect stamps
Step 03: a similar sentence: the hobby of a numismatist is to collect stamps

3. STUDY: LEARN: (GRE Bigbook)

A. pervade: encompass
B. search: find
C. gather: win
D. agree: keep
E. accumulate: raise

3. STUDY: LEARN: (GRE Bigbook)

A. pervade: encompass
B. search: find
C. gather: win
D. agree: keep
E. accumulate: raise

Step 01: the relationship: purpose of an activity

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: the purpose of study is to learn something
Step 03: a similar sentence: the purpose of search is to find something

4. LULLABY: SONG: (GRE Bigbook)

A. narrative: volume
B. lecture: tutor
C. paragraph: page
D. diatribe: discourse
E. invective: compliment

4. LULLABY: SONG: (GRE Bigbook)

A. narrative: volume
B. lecture: tutor
C. paragraph: page
D. diatribe: discourse
E. invective: compliment

Step 01: the relationship: type/kind/ category

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: a lullaby is a kind of song
Step 03: a similar sentence: diatribe/ tirade/ verbal attack is a kind of discourse /debate/
discussion

5. MERCENARY: MONEY: (GRE Bigbook)

A. vindictive: revenge
B. scholarly: library
C. immaculate: cleanliness
D. thirsty: water
E. belligerent: invasion

5. MERCENARY: MONEY: (GRE Bigbook)

A. vindictive: revenge
B. scholarly: library
C. immaculate: cleanliness
D. thirsty: water
E. belligerent: invasion
Step 01: the relationship: characteristics
Step 02: a meaningful sentence: mercenary means having a strong desire for money
Step 03: a similar sentence: vindictive means having a strong desire for revenge

6. FAWN: IMPERIOUSNESS: (GRE Bigbook)

A. equivocate: directness
B. elaborate: originally
C. boggle: imagination
D. manipulate: repression
E. coddle: permissiveness

6. FAWN: IMPERIOUSNESS: (GRE Bigbook)

A. equivocate: directness
B. elaborate: originally
C. boggle: imagination
D. manipulate: repression
E. coddle: permissiveness

Step 01: the relationship: opposite meaning

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: to fawn means to act with flattery, the opposite of
imperiousness
Step 03: a similar sentence: to equivocate means to speak with ambiguity, the opposite of
directness

7. ASSUAGE: SORROW: (GRE Bigbook)

A. retaliate: antipathy
B. dampen: ardour
C. entrust: reliability
D. counsel: reluctance
E. withhold: appreciation

7. ASSUAGE: SORROW: (GRE Bigbook)

A. retaliate: antipathy
B. dampen: ardour
C. entrust: reliability
D. counsel: reluctance
E. withhold: appreciation

Step 01: the relationship: meaning (to reduce)

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: assuage means to reduce sorrow
Step 03: a similar sentence: dampen means to reduce ardour/ enthusiasm

8. NUMB: INSENSIBLE: (GRE Bigbook)

A. reflect: luminous
B. burnish: lustrous
C. heckle: raucous
D. repulse: odious
E. braid: sinuous

8. NUMB: INSENSIBLE: (GRE Bigbook)

A. reflect: luminous
B. burnish: lustrous
C. heckle: raucous
D. repulse: odious
E. braid: sinuous
Step 01: the relationship: meaning (to make/ change)
Step 02: a meaningful sentence: numb means to make something insensible
Step 03: a similar sentence: burnish means to make something lustrous/ shining

9. AUDACIOUS: TREPIDATION:: (GRE Bigbook)

A. refractory: intransigence
B. laconic: volubility
C. sordid: aspiration
D. cursory: accumulate
E. derisive: subordination

9. AUDACIOUS: TREPIDATION: (GRE Bigbook)

A. refractory: intransigence
B. laconic: volubility
C. sordid: aspiration
D. cursory: accumulate
E. derisive: subordination

Step 01: the relationship: meaning (having a lack of)

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: audacious/ brave means having no trepidation/ fear
Step 03: a similar sentence: laconic /brief means having no volubility or excess words

10. SOLILOQUY: PLAY: (GRE Bigbook)

A. violin: concerto
B. overture: musical
C. duet: ensemble
D. lyric: poem
E. aria: opera

10. SOLILOQUY: PLAY: (GRE Bigbook)

A. violin: concerto
B. overture: musical
C. duet: ensemble
D. lyric: poem
E. aria: opera

Step 01: the relationship: meaning (solo performance)

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: soliloquy is a solo performance in a play
Step 03: a similar sentence: aria is a solo performance in an opera

11. APPRISE: INFORMATION: (GRE Bigbook)

A. admonish: warning
B. defend: doubt
C. criticize: justification
D. comprehend: benefits
E. unite: whole

11. APPRISE: INFORMATION: (GRE Bigbook)

A. admonish: warning
B. defend: doubt
C. criticize: justification
D. comprehend: benefits
E. unite: whole
Step 01: the relationship: meaning (to provide)
Step 02: a meaningful sentence: apprise means to provide information
Step 03: a similar sentence: admonish means to provide warning

12. FRENETIC: MOVEMENT: (GRE Bigbook)

A. perceptive: analysis
B. effortless: expression
C. focused: thought
D. spontaneous: behavior
E. fanatical: belief

12. FRENETIC: MOVEMENT: (GRE Bigbook)

A. perceptive: analysis
B. effortless: expression
C. focused: thought
D. spontaneous: behavior

E. fanatical: belief
Step 01: the relationship: meaning (extreme)
Step 02: a meaningful sentence: frenetic means having too much/ uncontrolled movement
Step 03: a similar sentence: fanatical means having too much/ uncontrolled belief

13. EXERCISE: STRONG: (GRE Bigbook)

A. perform: shy
B. watch: alert
C. decide: astute
D. drink: thirsty
E. read: knowledgeable

13. EXERCISE: STRONG: (GRE Bigbook)

A. perform: shy
B. watch: alert
C. decide: astute
D. drink: thirsty
E. read: knowledgeable

Step 01: the relationship: outcome/ results (to make)

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: if we exercise, we become strong
Step 03: a similar sentence: if we read, we become knowledge

14. COWARD: BRAVE: (GRE Bigbook)

A. hero: cynical
B. martyr: impatient
C. philanthropist: selfish
D. agnostic: intuitive
E. traitor: careful

14. COWARD: BRAVE: (GRE Bigbook)

A. hero: cynical
B. martyr: impatient
C. philanthropist: selfish
D. agnostic: intuitive
E. traitor: careful
Step 01: the relationship: opposite
Step 02: a meaningful sentence: coward is the opposite of brave
Step 03: a similar sentence: philanthropist is the opposite of selfish

15. COMPENDIUM: SUMMARY: (GRE Bigbook)

A. anthology: collection
B. encyclopedia: knowledge
C. dissertation: collaboration
D. brochure: solicitation
E. précis: paragraph

15. COMPENDIUM: SUMMARY: (GRE Bigbook)

A. anthology: collection
B. encyclopedia: knowledge
C. dissertation: collaboration
D. brochure: solicitation
E. précis: paragraph

Step 01: the relationship: kind/ type

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: compendium is one kind of summary of information
Step 03: a similar sentence: anthology is one kind of collection of literary work

16. CACOPHONY: SOUND: (GRE Bigbook)

A. crescendo: music
B. friction: heat
C. ripple: liquid
D. glare: light
E. meter: measurement

16. CACOPHONY: SOUND: (GRE Bigbook)

A. crescendo: music
B. friction: heat
C. ripple: liquid
D. glare: light
E. meter: measurement

Step 01: the relationship: kind/ type (unpleasant/ disturbing)

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: cacophony is unpleasant/ disturbing sound
Step 03: a similar sentence: glare is unpleasant/ disturbing sound

17. SPECIOUS: GENUINENESS: (GRE Bigbook)

A. illusory: reality
B. impulsive: purposefulness
C. precipitate: speed
D. cunning: duplicity
E. imaginary: mind

17. SPECIOUS: GENUINENESS: (GRE Bigbook)

A. illusory: reality
B. impulsive: purposefulness
C. precipitate: speed
D. cunning: duplicity
E. imaginary: mind
Step 01: the relationship: meaning (having a lack of/ opposite)
Step 02: a meaningful sentence: specious/ fake means having no genuineness
Step 03: a similar sentence: illusory/ unreal/ (deceptive) means having no reality

18. RECLUSE: WITHDRAWN: (GRE Bigbook)

A. isolationist: unreserved
B. pacifist: aggressive
C. miser: liberal
D. bigot: biased
E. procrastinator: unmanageable

18. RECLUSE: WITHDRAWN: (GRE Bigbook)

A. isolationist: unreserved
B. pacifist: aggressive
C. miser: liberal
D. bigot: biased
E. procrastinator: unmanageable

Step 01: the relationship: characteristics

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: a recluse/ monk is withdrawn/ introverted in nature
Step 03: a similar sentence: a bigot is biased/ prejudiced in nature

19. ABACUS: CALCULATE (GRE Bigbook)

A. organ: worship
B. patent: invent
C. calipers: regulate
D. manuscript: edit
E. sextant: navigate

19. ABACUS: CALCULATE (GRE Bigbook)

A. organ: worship
B. patent: invent
C. calipers: regulate
D. manuscript: edit
E. sextant: navigate

Step 01: the relationship: purpose of a tool

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: an abacus is used to calculate
Step 03: a similar sentence: a sextant is used to navigate

20. ESCAPE: CAPTURE: (GRE Bigbook)

A. warn: danger
B. immerse: dampness
C. feint: thrust
D. dodge: blow
E. invest: bankruptcy

20. ESCAPE: CAPTURE: (GRE Bigbook)

A. warn: danger
B. immerse: dampness
C. feint: thrust
D. dodge: blow
E. invest: bankruptcy
Step 01: the relationship: purpose (to avoid)
Step 02: a meaningful sentence: the purpose of escape is to avoid capture/ getting caught
Step 03: a similar sentence: the purpose of dodge is to avoid blows

21. MERCURIAL: MOOD: (GRE Bigbook)

A. energetic: delirium
B. jovial: conviviality
C. fickle: affection
D. martial: anarchy
E. paranoid: suspicious

21. MERCURIAL: MOOD: (GRE Bigbook)

A. energetic: delirium
B. jovial: conviviality
C. fickle: affection
D. martial: anarchy
E. paranoid: suspicious

Step 01: the relationship: characteristics (changing)

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: the mood of a mercurial person changes suddenly
Step 03: a similar sentence: the affection of a fickle person changes suddenly

22. POTTERY: SHARD: (GRE Bigbook)

A. symphony: musician
B. bread: crumb
C. wall: brick
D. shoe: heel
E. building: architect

22. POTTERY: SHARD: (GRE Bigbook)

A. symphony: musician
B. bread: crumb
C. wall: brick
D. shoe: heel
E. building: architect

Step 01: the relationship: part (broken part)

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: the broken part of pottery is called shard
Step 03: a similar sentence: the broken part of bread is called crumb

23. DISGUISE: RECOGNITION: (GRE Bigbook)

A. prevarication: statement
B. infidelity: marriage
C. camouflage: infiltration
D. espionage: diplomacy
E. padding: damage

23. DISGUISE: RECOGNITION: (GRE Bigbook)

A. prevarication: statement
B. infidelity: marriage
C. camouflage: infiltration
D. espionage: diplomacy
E. padding: damage
Step 01: the relationship: purpose (to avoid)
Step 02: a meaningful sentence: the purpose of disguise is to avoid recognition/
identification
Step 03: a similar sentence: the purpose of padding is to avoid damage/ injury

24. GUST: WIND: (GRE Bigbook)

A. rapids: river
B. blizzard: snowstorm
C. cloudburst: rainfall
D. mist: fog
E. surf: sea

24. GUST: WIND: (GRE Bigbook)

A. rapids: river
B. blizzard: snowstorm
C. cloudburst: rainfall
D. mist: fog
E. surf: sea

Step 01: the relationship: type/ kind

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: a sudden and heavy wind is called a gust
Step 03: a similar sentence: a sudden and heavy rainfall is called a cloudburst

25. DISABUSE: ERROR: (GRE Bigbook)

A. rehabilitate: addiction
B. persevere: dereliction
C. belittle: imperfection
D. discredit: reputation
E. discern: discrimination

25. DISABUSE: ERROR: (GRE Bigbook)

A. rehabilitate: addiction
B. persevere: dereliction
C. belittle: imperfection
D. discredit: reputation
E. discern: discrimination

Step 01: the relationship: meaning/ definition (to free from)

Step 02: a meaningful sentence: disabuse means to free from error
Step 03: a similar sentence: rehabilitate means to free from addiction

3. Takeaways:
1. Revise the words and questions in this lecture. Focus more on the 3-step method of
solving analogy questions.
2. Solve another 20 analogy questions from previous years.
3. Revise Lectures No-04 & 05.
4. Solve the Practice Tests No-08, 09 & 10.