Correct Answer: D. water: waves

Explanation: Fire produces ashes. Water produces waves.

Correct Answer: A. truthfulness: liar

Explanation: A traitor lacks loyalty. A liar lacks truthfulness.

Correct Answer: C. sprint: celerity

Explanation: A marathon requires stamina. A sprint requires celerity (swiftness).

Correct Answer: C. plagiarize: write

Explanation: To mumble is a flawed way of speaking. To plagiarize is a flawed way of writing.

Correct Answer: D. antlers: stag

Explanation: Horns are a feature of a bull. Antlers are a feature of a stag.

Correct Answer: A. speak: shout

Explanation: To toss is a light throw. To hurl is a forceful throw. Similarly, to speak is mild; to shout is forceful.

Correct Answer: B. breastplate: chest

Explanation: A helmet protects the head. A breastplate protects the chest.

Correct Answer: A. emaciated: nourishment

Explanation: An indigent person lacks wealth. An emaciated person lacks nourishment.

Correct Answer: B. stumble: fall

Explanation: To hobble is a flawed way of walking. To stumble is a flawed way of falling.

Correct Answer: D. interruption: continuity

Explanation: An infraction is a break in the law. An interruption is a break in continuity.

Correct Answer: B. engagement: marriage

Explanation: Rehearsal comes before a performance. Engagement comes before marriage.

Correct Answer: D. byline: column

Explanation: A signature identifies an illustration. A byline identifies a newspaper column.

Correct Answer: C. graduation: studies

Explanation: Retirement ends service. Graduation ends studies.

Correct Answer: D. judge: courtroom

Explanation: An umpire works on a playing field. A judge works in a courtroom.

Correct Answer: C. laws: courts

Explanation: Scales are a symbol of justice. Laws are a symbol of courts.

Correct Answer: B. gaggle: geese

Explanation: A group of lions is called a pride. A group of geese is called a gaggle.

Correct Answer: D. trap: spring

Explanation: An alarm is activated by a trigger. A trap is activated by a spring.

Correct Answer: B. wince: pain

Explanation: A yawn is a sign of boredom. A wince is a sign of pain.

Correct Answer: B. dismay: groan

Explanation: Surprise is expressed with an exclamation. Dismay is expressed with a groan.

Correct Answer: D. dog: playful

Explanation: Many analogy items prefer the most broadly familiar, simple pairing (dog→playful) and they also avoid subset words (vixen/colt). So the makers likely chose the pair that is the clearest, most general stereotype — dog : playful — even though beaver : industrious is also a reasonable match.

Correct Answer: C. impulsive: reflection

Explanation: Excessive is the opposite of moderation. Impulsive is the opposite of reflection.

Correct Answer: D. string: beads

Explanation: A range is a group of mountains. A string holds a group of beads.

Correct Answer: A. impeccable: flaw

Explanation: Infallible means without error. Impeccable means without flaw.

Correct Answer: A. astute: wisdom

Explanation: Expeditious means characterized by speed. Astute means characterized by wisdom.

Correct Answer: C. lament: bereavement

Explanation: One celebrates a marriage. One laments a bereavement.

Correct Answer: A. remiss: duty

Explanation: Negligent in fulfilling a requirement. Remiss in fulfilling a duty.

Correct Answer: C. fulfilment: wish

Explanation: A decision is the fulfilment of consideration. Fulfilment is the realization of a wish.

Correct Answer: B. carelessness: accident

Explanation: Dishonesty leads to distrust. Carelessness leads to accident.

Correct Answer: A. reins: horse

Explanation: Laws control citizens. Reins control horses.

Correct Answer: C. bust: sculptor

Explanation: A revelation is given to a prophet. A bust is created by a sculptor.

Correct Answer: D. indolence: work

Explanation: Conscience opposes sin. Indolence opposes work.

Correct Answer: D. crab: crustacean

Explanation: A dog belongs to the class mammals. A crab belongs to the class crustaceans.

Correct Answer: A. vault: valuable

Explanation: A silo stores corn. A vault stores valuables.

Correct Answer: A. elevator: shaft

Explanation: A piston moves inside a cylinder. An elevator moves inside a shaft.

Correct Answer: B. skyscraper: cottage

Explanation: A city is larger and more developed than a village. A skyscraper is larger and more developed than a cottage.

Correct Answer: D. parchment: paper

Explanation: A scroll was an ancient form of a book. Parchment was an ancient form of paper.

Correct Answer: C. reporter: source

Explanation: A detective gets information from an informer. A reporter gets information from a source.

Correct Answer: A. fable: didactic

Explanation: A myth is legendary. A fable is didactic (teaches a lesson).

Correct Answer: B. diamond: hard

Explanation: Rubber is characterized by elasticity. Diamond is characterized by hardness.

Correct Answer: B. ocean: lake

Explanation: A continent is a very large landmass compared to an island. An ocean is a very large water body compared to a lake.

Correct Answer: A. speckle: spots

Explanation: To perforate is to make holes. To speckle is to make spots.

Correct Answer: D. prick: stab

Explanation: To moisten is a mild act compared to drenching. To prick is a mild act compared to stabbing.

Correct Answer: D. hunt: stalk

Explanation: Staring is an intense form of looking, opposite of a quick glance. Hunting is an intense form of looking, similar to stalking.

Correct Answer: C. gargantuan: size

Explanation: Ponderous describes excessive weight. Gargantuan describes excessive size.

Correct Answer: A. itinerary: trip

Explanation: A blueprint guides construction. An itinerary guides a trip.

Correct Answer: A. articulate: speech

Explanation: Graceful describes movement. Articulate describes speech.

Correct Answer: C. acorn: oak

Explanation: A pine tree produces a cone. An oak tree produces an acorn.

Correct Answer: B. saunter: run

Explanation: Trickle means to flow slowly, opposite of spew. Saunter means to walk slowly, opposite of run.

Correct Answer: D. disorient: direction

Explanation: Capricious is the opposite of predictable. Disoriented is the opposite of having direction.

Correct Answer: D. numbers: book-keeping

Explanation: Reducing involves cutting calories. Bookkeeping involves working with numbers.