Analogy

1) Loquacious : Taciturn ::
  • Generous : Stingy
  • Talkative : Silent
  • Angry : Calm
  • Honest : Frank
Explanation

Correct Answer: Talkative : Silent

Loquacious means talkative, while taciturn means silent or reserved.


2) Enigma : Explanation ::
  • Puzzle : Solution
  • Question : Answer
  • Crime : Punishment
  • Error : Correction
Explanation

Correct Answer: Puzzle : Solution

An enigma is a puzzle that requires an explanation, just as a puzzle needs a solution.


3) Prolific : Fertile ::
  • Scarce : Rare
  • Productive : Abundant
  • Creative : Imaginative
  • Empty : Vacant
Explanation

Correct Answer: Productive : Abundant

Prolific means producing in abundance; fertile also means highly productive.


4) Obsolete : Extant ::
  • Ancient : Old
  • Outdated : Existing
  • Broken : Fixed
  • Rare : Common
Explanation

Correct Answer: Outdated : Existing

Obsolete means no longer in use; extant means still existing.


5) Gregarious : Solitary ::
  • Friendly : Isolated
  • Social : Introverted
  • Cheerful : Sad
  • Active : Lazy
Explanation

Correct Answer: Friendly : Isolated

Gregarious refers to being sociable, while solitary means living alone.


6) Laconic : Verbose ::
  • Brief : Wordy
  • Silent : Noisy
  • Fast : Slow
  • Calm : Angry
Explanation

Correct Answer: Brief : Wordy

Laconic means using very few words; verbose means using too many words.


7) Ubiquitous : Rare ::
  • Common : Unusual
  • Everywhere : Scarce
  • Famous : Unknown
  • Large : Small
Explanation

Correct Answer: Everywhere : Scarce

Ubiquitous means present everywhere; rare means scarce.


8) Frugal : Spendthrift ::
  • Careful : Wasteful
  • Poor : Rich
  • Saving : Investing
  • Greedy : Selfish
Explanation

Correct Answer: Careful : Wasteful

Frugal means economical; spendthrift means wasteful with money.


9) Eulogy : Praise ::
  • Criticism : Condemnation
  • Elegy : Lament
  • Apology : Regret
  • Speech : Lecture
Explanation

Correct Answer: Elegy : Lament

A eulogy is a speech of praise; an elegy is a poem of lament.


10) Pedantic : Scholarly ::
  • Wise : Intelligent
  • Overly academic : Learned
  • Ignorant : Educated
  • Curious : Inquisitive
Explanation

Correct Answer: Overly academic : Learned

Pedantic refers to excessive concern with academic details; scholarly means learned.