Neel Kanth Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 Please provide the bridge for the following: ---------------------- 1. Hymn : Praise :: (a) waltz : joy (b) liturgy : rite © lullaby : child (d) dirge : grief (e) prayer : congregation Answer: (d) ----------------------- 2. emollient : soothe (a) dynamo : generate (b) elevation : level © precipitation: fall (d) hurricane : track (e) negative : expose Answer: (a) ----------------------- 3. Stray : Group :: (a) miscalculate : solution (b) improvise : suggestion © slur : pronunciation (d) delete : change (e) digress : subject Answer: (e) ------------------------ 4. Levee : River :: (a) seam : fabric (b) corona : sun © cordon : crowd (d) petal : flower (e) moat : castle Answer: © ------------------ 5. Enunciate: Words:: (a) limn : lines (b) parse : sentences © hear : sounds (d) run : steps (e) stint : savings Answer: (a) --------------------- 6. Butter : Margarine :: (a) sugar : saccharin (b) porcelain : tile © photograph : painting (d) music : tape (e) signal : whistle Answer: (a) ---------- 7. Gust : Wind :: (a) rapids : river (b) blizzard : snowstorm © cloudburst : rainfall (d) mist : fog (e) surf : sea Answer: © ------------- 8. Inventory : Stock :: (a) calculation : ledger (b) poll : balloting © survey : territory (d) census : population (e) petition: names Answer: (d) ---------- 9. Logic: Reasoning :: (a) sensitivity : morality (b) arrogance : leadership © ethics : behavior (d) creativity : enthuiasm (e) bravery : charisma Answer: © --------------------- 10. Mimicry : Camouflage:: (a) photosynthesis : pollination (b) territoriality : migration © hibernation : generation (d) mutation : variation (e) digestion : rumination Answer: (d) ---------- 11. Superimpose :: Above :: (a) permeate : beside (b) focus : around © insert : between (d) splice : below (e) fuse : behind Answer: © ---------- 12. Tamper : Adjust :: (a) misrepresent :: communicate (b) warp : deform © confess : tell (d) mar : deface (e) undermine : stop Answer: (a) ----------------------- 13. Prescience : Future :: (a) irrationality : sanity (b) predictability : past © irascibility : emotions (d) erudition : esoterica (e) talkativeness : loquacity Answer : (d) --------------------------- 14. Crawl : Proceed :: (a) plummet : descend (b) nurture : grow © inundate : flood (d) rampage : destroy (e) dwindle : decrease Answer: (e) ----------- 15. Frieze : Ornament :: (a) arch : divide (b) relief : form © arabesque : accentuate (d) nave : border (e) pillar : support Answer : (e) ----------------- 16. Despotic : Tyranny :: (a) authoritarian : superiority (b) skillful : celebrity © generous : liberality (d) suspect : illegality (e) peaceful : benevolence Answer : © ------------- 17. Enclose : Parenthesis :: (a) abbreviate : brackets (b) emphasize : hyphen © separate : comma (d) join : period (e) omit : colon Answer: © Note : why is the answer not (b) ? ----------- 18. Firm : Ironclad :: (a) bruised : broken (b) polished : shining © smart : brilliant (d) hard : stiff (e) jovial : merry Answer : © ---------- 19. Quaff : Sip :: (a) bolt : run (b) punch : hit © gnaw : nibble (d) trudge : plod (e) stride : mince Answer : (e) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shovik Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 Please provide the bridge for the following: ---------------------- 1. Hymn : Praise :: (a) waltz : joy (b) liturgy : rite © lullaby : child (d) dirge : grief (e) prayer : congregation Answer: (d) D A hymn is a song of praise...a funeral dire is a song of lamentation for the dead. ----------------------- 2. emollient : soothe (a) dynamo : generate (b) elevation : level © precipitation: fall (d) hurricane : track (e) negative : expose Answer: (a) A The function of an emollient is to mollify or soothe. The function of a dyname is to generate power/electricity. ----------------------- 3. Stray : Group :: (a) miscalculate : solution (b) improvise : suggestion © slur : pronunciation (d) delete : change (e) digress : subject Answer: (e) E To stray means not to stay in a group. To digress means not ot stay within the boundaries of the subject being discussed. ------------------------ 4. Levee : River :: (a) seam : fabric (b) corona : sun © cordon : crowd (d) petal : flower (e) moat : castle Answer: © C A levee is an embankment or limiting structure built to prevent rivers from overflowing. A cordon is a limiting structure to control a crowd. ------------------ 5. Enunciate: Words:: (a) limn : lines (b) parse : sentences © hear : sounds (d) run : steps (e) stint : savings Answer: (a) A Enunciate menas to put inot words. Limn means to outline or sketch --------------------- 6. Butter : Margarine :: (a) sugar : saccharin (b) porcelain : tile © photograph : painting (d) music : tape (e) signal : whistle Answer: (a) ---------- A X is a healthier substitute for Y 7. Gust : Wind :: (a) rapids : river (b) blizzard : snowstorm © cloudburst : rainfall (d) mist : fog (e) surf : sea Answer: © C X is a sudden and unexpected occurence of Y ------------- 8. Inventory : Stock :: (a) calculation : ledger (b) poll : balloting © survey : territory (d) census : population (e) petition: names Answer: (d) D X is a record of Y ---------- 9. Logic: Reasoning :: (a) sensitivity : morality (b) arrogance : leadership © ethics : behavior (d) creativity : enthuiasm (e) bravery : charisma Answer: © C Logic is required for good reasoning. Ethics/principles are required for good behaviour. A little vague I guess but the best choice possible. X is used for good Y --------------------- 10. Mimicry : Camouflage:: (a) photosynthesis : pollination (b) territoriality : migration © hibernation : generation (d) mutation : variation (e) digestion : rumination Answer: (d) d Camoflauge is to mimic the environ in order to protect oneself. Variation is to mutate. Y is a form of X ---------- 11. Superimpose :: Above :: (a) permeate : beside (b) focus : around © insert : between (d) splice : below (e) fuse : behind Answer: © C Superimpose is to place above. Insert is to place inbetween. X is to place Y ---------- 12. Tamper : Adjust :: (a) misrepresent :: communicate (b) warp : deform © confess : tell (d) mar : deface (e) undermine : stop Answer: (a) A X is a form of Y but with malicious intent To tamper means to adjust in order to intentionally spoil. Misrepresent is to intentionally communicate without bringing out the intended purpose. ----------------------- 13. Prescience : Future :: (a) irrationality : sanity (b) predictability : past © irascibility : emotions (d) erudition : esoterica (e) talkativeness : loquacity Answer : (d) D Prescience is a knowledge of the future. Erudition is knowing what only a select group of people know due to its intellectual demands. --------------------------- 14. Crawl : Proceed :: (a) plummet : descend (b) nurture : grow © inundate : flood (d) rampage : destroy (e) dwindle : decrease Answer: (e) E. this has come up previously. X is to do Y slowly. ----------- 15. Frieze : Ornament :: (a) arch : divide (b) relief : form © arabesque : accentuate (d) nave : border (e) pillar : support Answer : (e) E The purpose of X in architecture is to provide Y ----------------- 16. Despotic : Tyranny :: (a) authoritarian : superiority (b) skillful : celebrity © generous : liberality (d) suspect : illegality (e) peaceful : benevolence Answer : © C X is characterized by Y ------------- 17. Enclose : Parenthesis :: (a) abbreviate : brackets (b) emphasize : hyphen © separate : comma (d) join : period (e) omit : colon Answer: © C Y is the purpose of X Note : why is the answer not (b) ? A hyphen punctuation mark (-) used between parts of a compound word.Its purpose is not to emphasize. ----------- 18. Firm : Ironclad :: (a) bruised : broken (b) polished : shining © smart : brilliant (d) hard : stiff (e) jovial : merry Answer : © Not sure about this one. Why not b/e? ---------- 19. Quaff : Sip :: (a) bolt : run (b) punch : hit © gnaw : nibble (d) trudge : plod (e) stride : mince Answer : (e) E A degree question To quaff is to drink like a sponge. To stride means to take long steps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madhur_ahuja Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 Brilliant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neel Kanth Posted June 28, 2007 Author Share Posted June 28, 2007 thanks a lot shovik; there were a couple of bridges which i found a little vague; i'll post the analogies corresponding to them in a new thread along with more questions. People like you and madhur are a blessing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILYuna Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Inventory:Stock Survey:Territory Census:Population Why can't it be the survey:territory? When you conduct a survey of your territory, it is exactly the same as conducting a census of your population. Please help! I am baffled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liampogi Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 Please provide the bridge for the following: ---------------------- 1. Hymn : Praise :: (a) waltz : joy (b) liturgy : rite © lullaby : child (d) dirge : grief (e) prayer : congregation Answer: (d) ----------------------- 2. emollient : soothe (a) dynamo : generate (b) elevation : level © precipitation: fall (d) hurricane : track (e) negative : expose Answer: (a) ----------------------- 3. Stray : Group :: (a) miscalculate : solution (b) improvise : suggestion © slur : pronunciation (d) delete : change (e) digress : subject Answer: (e) ------------------------ 4. Levee : River :: (a) seam : fabric (b) corona : sun © cordon : crowd (d) petal : flower (e) moat : castle Answer: © ------------------ 5. Enunciate: Words:: (a) limn : lines (b) parse : sentences © hear : sounds (d) run : steps (e) stint : savings Answer: (a) --------------------- 6. Butter : Margarine :: (a) sugar : saccharin (b) porcelain : tile © photograph : painting (d) music : tape (e) signal : whistle Answer: (a) ---------- 7. Gust : Wind :: (a) rapids : river (b) blizzard : snowstorm © cloudburst : rainfall (d) mist : fog (e) surf : sea Answer: © ------------- 8. Inventory : Stock :: (a) calculation : ledger (b) poll : balloting © survey : territory (d) census : population (e) petition: names Answer: (d) ---------- 9. Logic: Reasoning :: (a) sensitivity : morality (b) arrogance : leadership © ethics : behavior (d) creativity : enthuiasm (e) bravery : charisma Answer: © --------------------- 10. Mimicry : Camouflage:: (a) photosynthesis : pollination (b) territoriality : migration © hibernation : generation (d) mutation : variation (e) digestion : rumination Answer: (d) ---------- 11. Superimpose :: Above :: (a) permeate : beside (b) focus : around © insert : between (d) splice : below (e) fuse : behind Answer: © ---------- 12. Tamper : Adjust :: (a) misrepresent :: communicate (b) warp : deform © confess : tell (d) mar : deface (e) undermine : stop Answer: (a) ----------------------- 13. Prescience : Future :: (a) irrationality : sanity (b) predictability : past © irascibility : emotions (d) erudition : esoterica (e) talkativeness : loquacity Answer : (d) --------------------------- 14. Crawl : Proceed :: (a) plummet : descend (b) nurture : grow © inundate : flood (d) rampage : destroy (e) dwindle : decrease Answer: (e) ----------- 15. Frieze : Ornament :: (a) arch : divide (b) relief : form © arabesque : accentuate (d) nave : border (e) pillar : support Answer : (e) ----------------- 16. Despotic : Tyranny :: (a) authoritarian : superiority (b) skillful : celebrity © generous : liberality (d) suspect : illegality (e) peaceful : benevolence Answer : © ------------- 17. Enclose : Parenthesis :: (a) abbreviate : brackets (b) emphasize : hyphen © separate : comma (d) join : period (e) omit : colon Answer: © Note : why is the answer not (b) ? ----------- 18. Firm : Ironclad :: (a) bruised : broken (b) polished : shining © smart : brilliant (d) hard : stiff (e) jovial : merry Answer : © ---------- 19. Quaff : Sip :: (a) bolt : run (b) punch : hit © gnaw : nibble (d) trudge : plod (e) stride : mince Answer : (e) Hi, would you mind if I copy this content for my project? I am creating this site TOPNOTCHER PH with the purpose of providing free exam reviewers to students in my country. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liampogi Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 Please provide the bridge for the following: ---------------------- 1. Hymn : Praise :: (a) waltz : joy (b) liturgy : rite © lullaby : child (d) dirge : grief (e) prayer : congregation Answer: (d) ----------------------- 2. emollient : soothe (a) dynamo : generate (b) elevation : level © precipitation: fall (d) hurricane : track (e) negative : expose Answer: (a) ----------------------- 3. Stray : Group :: (a) miscalculate : solution (b) improvise : suggestion © slur : pronunciation (d) delete : change (e) digress : subject Answer: (e) ------------------------ 4. Levee : River :: (a) seam : fabric (b) corona : sun © cordon : crowd (d) petal : flower (e) moat : castle Answer: © ------------------ 5. Enunciate: Words:: (a) limn : lines (b) parse : sentences © hear : sounds (d) run : steps (e) stint : savings Answer: (a) --------------------- 6. Butter : Margarine :: (a) sugar : saccharin (b) porcelain : tile © photograph : painting (d) music : tape (e) signal : whistle Answer: (a) ---------- 7. Gust : Wind :: (a) rapids : river (b) blizzard : snowstorm © cloudburst : rainfall (d) mist : fog (e) surf : sea Answer: © ------------- 8. Inventory : Stock :: (a) calculation : ledger (b) poll : balloting © survey : territory (d) census : population (e) petition: names Answer: (d) ---------- 9. Logic: Reasoning :: (a) sensitivity : morality (b) arrogance : leadership © ethics : behavior (d) creativity : enthuiasm (e) bravery : charisma Answer: © --------------------- 10. Mimicry : Camouflage:: (a) photosynthesis : pollination (b) territoriality : migration © hibernation : generation (d) mutation : variation (e) digestion : rumination Answer: (d) ---------- 11. Superimpose :: Above :: (a) permeate : beside (b) focus : around © insert : between (d) splice : below (e) fuse : behind Answer: © ---------- 12. Tamper : Adjust :: (a) misrepresent :: communicate (b) warp : deform © confess : tell (d) mar : deface (e) undermine : stop Answer: (a) ----------------------- 13. Prescience : Future :: (a) irrationality : sanity (b) predictability : past © irascibility : emotions (d) erudition : esoterica (e) talkativeness : loquacity Answer : (d) --------------------------- 14. Crawl : Proceed :: (a) plummet : descend (b) nurture : grow © inundate : flood (d) rampage : destroy (e) dwindle : decrease Answer: (e) ----------- 15. Frieze : Ornament :: (a) arch : divide (b) relief : form © arabesque : accentuate (d) nave : border (e) pillar : support Answer : (e) ----------------- 16. Despotic : Tyranny :: (a) authoritarian : superiority (b) skillful : celebrity © generous : liberality (d) suspect : illegality (e) peaceful : benevolence Answer : © ------------- 17. Enclose : Parenthesis :: (a) abbreviate : brackets (b) emphasize : hyphen © separate : comma (d) join : period (e) omit : colon Answer: © Note : why is the answer not (b) ? ----------- 18. Firm : Ironclad :: (a) bruised : broken (b) polished : shining © smart : brilliant (d) hard : stiff (e) jovial : merry Answer : © ---------- 19. Quaff : Sip :: (a) bolt : run (b) punch : hit © gnaw : nibble (d) trudge : plod (e) stride : mince Answer : (e) Hi, would you mind if I copy this content for my project? I am creating this site TOPNOTCHER PH with the purpose of providing free exam reviewers to students in my country. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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