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● Word Pair Analogies 1
Example:
high-advanced level (GRE)

Directions: Choose the pair of words that

Bridge Type: Definition
best express a relationship similar to that
of the original pair. Then write the bridge #) PLATITUDE : CLICHÉ
sentence(s) to the right. A) dogma : accurate
B) theater : dramatic
By definition, a platitude is cliché. C) sage : wise
By definition, a sage is wise. D) legerdemain : obvious
E) portent : beneficial

Bridge Type: Characteristic

1) VITRIOL : SPITEFUL Bridge Sentence:

A) hindsight : perfect A characteristic of vitriol is to be spiteful.

B) alabaster : white
C) buoyancy : light A characteristic of __________ is to be
D) equilibrium : just __________.
E) jubilation : biblical

Bridge Type: Function

2) INVECTIVE : BLAME
Bridge Sentence:
A) homage : copy
B) grandeur : admire The function of invective is to blame.
C) duplicity : increase
D) depravity : corrupt The function of __________ is to __________.
E) masonry : construct

Bridge Type: Characteristic

3) VERNACULAR : REGIONAL Bridge Sentence:
A) leaf : autumnal
A characteristic of a vernacular is to be
B) senator : dissentious regional.
C) fluctuation : irregular
D) budget : austere A characteristic of a __________ is to be
E) autopsy : fatal __________.
Bridge Type: Degree
4) VIRULENT : POISONOUS
Bridge Sentence:
A) autonomous : free
B) disparate : distinct Something that is virulent is very poisonous.
C) botanical : flowery
D) dormant : tired Something that is __________ is very
__________.
E) unique : eccentric

Bridge Type: Part to Whole

5) GRENADIER : ARMY
Bridge Sentence:
A) inkling : pen
B) wheelchair : paraplegic A grenadier is part of the army.
C) couch : lethargy
D) count : nobility A __________ is part of the __________.
E) insurrection : government

Bridge Type: Lack

6) FAKE : AUTHENTICITY
Bridge Sentence:
A) latent : manifestation
B) impenetrable : defense Something that is fake lacks authenticity.
C) lacteal : milk
D) preponderant : thought _____________________________________.
E) retrograde : direction

Bridge Type: Definition (Antonyms)

7) NEFARIOUS : VIRTUOUS
Bridge Sentence:
A) stringent : solid
B) subliminal : secret By definition, nefarious is the opposite of
C) reticent : talkative virtuous.
D) jocular : humorous
E) haggard : old _____________________________________.

8) CASTIGATE : CRITICIZE
Bridge Sentence:
A) dishevel : destroy
B) brutalize : bully _____________________________________.
C) legalize : filibuster
D) predict : forecast
_____________________________________.
E) kill : massacre