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651. Rondo : Music : : Lay : _________?

  • A. Song
  • B. Poem
  • C. Lyric
  • D. Story

Explanation: A rondo is a type or form of music, while a lay is traditionally a song or narrative verse. Among the options, “song” best captures the older meaning of lay.

Correct answer: Song

652. Nightingale : Warble : : Frog : __________?

  • A. Yelp
  • B. Croak
  • C. Cackle
  • D. Squeak

Explanation: A nightingale warbles, and a frog croaks. Yelp, cackle, and squeak are not the standard sounds associated with frogs.

Correct answer: Croak

653. Produce : Waste : : Contrast : ____________?

  • A. Match
  • B. Correct
  • C. Oppose
  • D. Contradict

Explanation: To produce is the opposite of to waste, while to contrast is the opposite of to match. “Correct” and “contradict” do not form the same direct opposition with contrast.

Correct answer: Match

654. Taxonomy : Classification : : Pedology : _____________?

  • A. Nature
  • B. Farming
  • C. Soil
  • D. Mountain

Explanation: Taxonomy is the classification of living organisms, while pedology is the scientific study and classification of soil. Nature and farming are related to soil but are not what pedology specifically means.

Correct answer: Soil

655. Girl : Beautiful : : Boy : __________?

  • A. Smart
  • B. Heroic
  • C. Courageous
  • D. Handsome

Explanation: Beautiful is a conventional adjective used for a girl or woman, while handsome is the corresponding conventional adjective for a boy or man. Smart and courageous describe qualities that are not specifically gender-paired with beautiful.

Correct answer: Handsome

656. Cells : Tissues : :Atoms : ____________?

  • A. Elements
  • B. Molecules
  • C. Electrons
  • D. Organs

Explanation: Cells combine to form tissues, and atoms combine to form molecules. Elements are categories of atoms, whereas electrons are only components of atoms.

Correct answer: Molecules

657. Wax : Wane : : Zenith : ___________?

  • A. Nadir
  • B. Bottom
  • C. Fall
  • D. Depth

Explanation: Wax and wane are opposites, meaning increase and decrease. Zenith means the highest point, whose opposite is nadir, the lowest point.

Correct answer: Nadir

658. Proteins : Growths : : Carbohydrates : _____________?

  • A. Energy
  • B. Strength
  • C. Resistance
  • D. Diseases

Explanation: Proteins are major body-building nutrients associated with growth, while carbohydrates are the body's main readily available source of energy. Strength is a possible result of nutrition but is not the primary function named here.

Correct answer: Energy

659. Head : Cap : :Finger : __________?

  • A. Glove
  • B. Thimble
  • C. Nail
  • D. Thumb

Explanation: A cap is worn on the head, while a thimble is a protective covering worn on a finger. A glove covers several fingers and the hand, so it is less precisely parallel.

Correct answer: Thimble

660. Accommodation : Rent : : Journey : _____________?

  • A. Expense
  • B. Octroi
  • C. Freight
  • D. Fare

Explanation: Rent is the usual payment for accommodation, while fare is the payment for a journey by transport. Expense is a broader term and does not identify the specific travel payment.

Correct answer: Fare