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321. Choose analogous pair: Valueless : Invaluable

  • A. Costly : Cut-rate
  • B. Miserly : Philanthropic
  • C. Frugality : Wealth
  • D. Thriftiness : Cheap

Explanation: Valueless and invaluable are treated here as contrasting terms, just as miserly and philanthropic contrast unwillingness to give with generous giving. Option a also contains contrasting terms, but costly and cut-rate are not as directly opposite in meaning.

Correct answer: Miserly : Philanthropic

322. Choose analogous pair: Proctor : Supervise

  • A. Prophet : Rule
  • B. Prodigy : Wonder
  • C. Profiteer : Consume
  • D. Prodigal : Squander

Explanation: A proctor is a person who supervises, while a prodigal is a person who squanders or wastes money. Both pairs connect a person or role with the action associated with it.

Correct answer: Prodigal : Squander

323. Choose analogous pair: Taxonomist : Classify

  • A. Haggler : Bargain
  • B. Doctor : Madicine
  • C. Kind : Alms
  • D. Engineer : Building

Explanation: A taxonomist classifies living things, just as a haggler bargains over a price. In each pair, the second word names the principal activity of the person in the first word.

Correct answer: Haggler : Bargain

324. Choose analogous pair: Horns : Bull

  • A. Mane : Lion
  • B. Antlers : Stag
  • C. Hoofs : Horse
  • D. Wattles : Turkey

Explanation: Horns are a characteristic head feature of a bull, and antlers are a characteristic head feature of a stag. The other animal-part pairs are possible associations but are less exact in this standard analogy.

Correct answer: Antlers : Stag

325. Choose analogous pair: Traveller : Destination

  • A. Beggar : Donation
  • B. Accident : Hospital
  • C. Teacher : Education
  • D. Refugee : Shelter

Explanation: A traveller seeks or reaches a destination, while a refugee seeks shelter for safety. Both pairs link a person with the place or goal they seek.

Correct answer: Refugee : Shelter

326. Choose analogous pair: Stationary : Mobile

  • A. Quilt : Sheet
  • B. Bulb : Tubelight
  • C. Vehicle : Bus
  • D. Quack : Expert

Explanation: Stationary means not moving, whereas mobile means capable of moving. A quack is an incompetent pretender, in contrast with an expert, making option d the closest opposite relationship.

Correct answer: Quack : Expert

327. Choose analogous pair: Goose : Gander

  • A. Duck : Drake
  • B. Hen : Chicken
  • C. Horse : Bridle
  • D. Donkey : Bray

Explanation: A gander is the male of the goose, just as a drake is the male of the duck. The other choices show different relationships, such as an animal and its equipment or sound.

Correct answer: Duck : Drake

328. Choose analogous pair: Sculptor : Atelier

  • A. Painter : Portrait
  • B. Miner : Quarry
  • C. Poet : Sonnet
  • D. Man : House

Explanation: An atelier is the workshop or studio where a sculptor works, while a quarry is the workplace or source associated with a miner. Both pairs connect a worker with the place of work.

Correct answer: Miner : Quarry

329. Choose analogous pair: Egg : Omelette

  • A. Dam : River
  • B. Student : Classroom
  • C. Caly : Pottery
  • D. Onion : Salad

Explanation: An egg is an ingredient transformed into an omelette, just as clay is transformed into pottery. The misspelled “Caly” is evidently intended to mean clay.

Correct answer: Caly : Pottery

330. Choose analogous pair: Vandalism : Property

  • A. Perjury : Testimony
  • B. Embezzlement : Fraud
  • C. Implication : Crime
  • D. Testify : Reputation

Explanation: Vandalism is an offence committed against property, while perjury is an offence involving false testimony. Each first term is associated with the object or evidence affected.

Correct answer: Perjury : Testimony