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Analogy
1) Loquacious : Taciturn ::
- Generous : Stingy
- Talkative : Silent
- Angry : Calm
- Honest : Frank
Correct Answer: Talkative : Silent
Loquacious means talkative, while taciturn means silent or reserved.
2) Enigma : Explanation ::
- Puzzle : Solution
- Question : Answer
- Crime : Punishment
- Error : Correction
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
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- Outdated : Existing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
Correct Answer: Outdated : Existing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
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
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
Correct Answer: Everywhere : Scarce
Ubiquitous means present everywhere; rare means scarce.
8) Frugal : Spendthrift ::
- Careful : Wasteful
- Poor : Rich
- Saving : Investing
- Greedy : Selfish
Correct Answer: Careful : Wasteful
Frugal means economical; spendthrift means wasteful with money.
9) Eulogy : Praise ::
- Criticism : Condemnation
- Elegy : Lament
- Apology : Regret
- Speech : Lecture
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
Correct Answer: Overly academic : Learned
Pedantic refers to excessive concern with academic details; scholarly means learned.